US Bridges

N Walnut ST over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of FM 16 · Structure no. 102340F00190001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Walnut ST over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Walnut ST over Big Sandy Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Walnut ST
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.05 MI N of FM 16
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52499, -95.64001
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic275 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Walnut ST over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Walnut ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Walnut ST over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is N Walnut ST over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns N Walnut ST over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.