Sunflower RD over Big Sandy Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Texas · 5.7 MI S of FM 1276 · Structure no. 111870AA0352002
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunflower RD over Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunflower RD over Big Sandy Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Sunflower RD over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Sunflower RD over Big Sandy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Sunflower RD over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Sunflower RD over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Sunflower RD over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.