CR 346/TURKEY Crk over Big Sandy Creek
FairMontague County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of FM 1125 · Structure no. 031690AA0346001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 169
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 346/TURKEY Crk over Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 346/TURKEY Crk over Big Sandy Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 50 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 5 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2030. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 346/TURKEY Crk over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is CR 346/TURKEY Crk 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does CR 346/TURKEY Crk over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 169 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 346/TURKEY Crk over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CR 346/TURKEY Crk over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.