US Bridges

FM 1655 over Big Sandy & Brushy Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE of FM 2265 · Structure no. 022490175101064

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,275 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,972
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1655 over Big Sandy & Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1655 over Big Sandy & Brushy Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,972 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2033. The structure is 1,275 ft (388.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFM 1655
CrossesBig Sandy & Brushy Creek
Location0.2 MI NE of FM 2265
RouteState Highway 1655
StateTexas
Coordinates33.3513, -97.72852
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,275 ft (388.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,972 (2020)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 1655 over Big Sandy & Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1655 over Big Sandy & Brushy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1655 over Big Sandy & Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,972 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FM 1655 over Big Sandy & Brushy Creek?

The structure is 1,275 ft (388.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1655 over Big Sandy & Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.