US Bridges

Collegiate DR over Branch of Big Sandy Crk

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Bu 271 · Structure no. 011390B01215001

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
245
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collegiate DR over Branch of Big Sandy Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Collegiate DR over Branch of Big Sandy Crk in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 52 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 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,640 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCollegiate DR
CrossesBranch of Big Sandy Crk
Location0.2 MI N of Bu 271
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.65428, -95.5266
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2023)
Projected traffic4,640 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collegiate DR over Branch of Big Sandy Crk built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Collegiate DR over Branch of Big Sandy Crk 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 Collegiate DR over Branch of Big Sandy Crk carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Collegiate DR over Branch of Big Sandy Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Collegiate DR over Branch of Big Sandy Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.