CR 15500 over Big Sandy Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLamar County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 1497 · Structure no. 011390AA0441002
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 15500 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 15500 over Big Sandy Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 15500 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is CR 15500 over Big Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does CR 15500 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is CR 15500 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 15500 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.