US Bridges

Clark LN over Branch of Big Sandy Crk

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Collegiate DR · Structure no. 011390B00160001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark LN over Branch of Big Sandy Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Clark LN over Branch of Big Sandy Crk in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,008 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClark LN
CrossesBranch of Big Sandy Crk
Location0.1 MI W of Collegiate DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.65497, -95.52704
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2010)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark LN over Branch of Big Sandy Crk built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Clark LN over Branch of Big Sandy Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Clark LN over Branch of Big Sandy Crk carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Clark LN over Branch of Big Sandy Crk?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Clark LN over Branch of Big Sandy Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.