Old Gay Hill RD over Big Sandy Creek
GoodWashington County, Texas · 1.50 MI NW of SH 36 · Structure no. 172390AA0170003
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 433
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Gay Hill RD over Big Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Gay Hill RD over Big Sandy Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old Gay Hill RD over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Gay Hill RD 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 Old Gay Hill RD over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 433 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Gay Hill RD over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Gay Hill RD over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.