South Elm ST over Big Sandy Creek
FairVan Zandt County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of FM 16 · Structure no. 102340F00195001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2009 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Elm ST over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Elm ST over Big Sandy Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Elm ST over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Elm ST 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does South Elm ST over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Elm ST over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns South Elm ST over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.