FM 1276 over Big Sandy Creek Relief
GoodPolk County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 943 · Structure no. 111870140801007
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 494
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1276 over Big Sandy Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1276 over Big Sandy Creek Relief in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1276 over Big Sandy Creek Relief built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1276 over Big Sandy Creek Relief 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1276 over Big Sandy Creek Relief carry?
About 494 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM 1276 over Big Sandy Creek Relief?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1276 over Big Sandy Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.