US Bridges

Old Decatur Pct 2 over Trib of Big Sandy Ck

Good

Wise County, Texas · 0.45 Mi. S. of FM 1655 · Structure no. 022490AA0112002

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Decatur Pct 2 over Trib of Big Sandy Ck is a concrete slab carrying Old Decatur Pct 2 over Trib of Big Sandy Ck in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Decatur Pct 2
CrossesTrib of Big Sandy Ck
Location0.45 Mi. S. of FM 1655
RouteCounty Highway 2475
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35763, -97.68941
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2019)
Projected traffic280 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Decatur Pct 2 over Trib of Big Sandy Ck built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Decatur Pct 2 over Trib of Big Sandy Ck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Decatur Pct 2 over Trib of Big Sandy Ck carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Decatur Pct 2 over Trib of Big Sandy Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Decatur Pct 2 over Trib of Big Sandy Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.