US Bridges

US 80 EB over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 3.00 MI W of FM 14 · Structure no. 102500009602090

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,036
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 EB over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 EB over Little Sandy Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 2,036 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,490 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 EB
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location3.00 MI W of FM 14
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59786, -95.25619
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,036 (2023)
Projected traffic4,490 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 EB over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 EB over Little 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 EB over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,036 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 80 EB over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 EB over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.