US Bridges

24th ST SE over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 1507 · Structure no. 011390B01165001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

24th ST SE over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 24th ST SE over Big Sandy Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,898 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries24th ST SE
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.2 MI N of FM 1507
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64379, -95.53185
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 24th ST SE over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 24th ST SE over Big Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does 24th ST SE over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 24th ST SE over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns 24th ST SE over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.