US Bridges

FM 576 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Stephens County, Texas · 6.2 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 232150010704072

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 576 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 576 over Big Sandy Creek in Stephens 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2029. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 576
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location6.2 MI W of US 83
RouteState Highway 576
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66489, -99.00032
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2029
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 576 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 576 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 576 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 576 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 576 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.