US Bridges

CR 1790 Pct 2 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 2.0 Mi. E. of SH 101 · Structure no. 022490AA0166001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1790 Pct 2 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1790 Pct 2 over Big Sandy Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1790 Pct 2
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location2.0 Mi. E. of SH 101
RouteCounty Highway 1790
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.41239, -97.77572
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic125 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 1790 Pct 2 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1790 Pct 2 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1790 Pct 2 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 1790 Pct 2 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1790 Pct 2 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.