FM 644 over Big Sandy Creek
GoodMitchell County, Texas · 4.6 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 081680096603011
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 187
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 644 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 644 over Big Sandy Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 644 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 644 over Big Sandy Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM 644 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 187 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 644 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 644 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.