US Bridges

SH 154 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 1.45 MI W 0F FM 312 · Structure no. 102500040103005

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,339
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 154 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 154 over Big Sandy Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 1,339 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 154
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location1.45 MI W 0F FM 312
RouteState Highway 154
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78402, -95.2816
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,339 (2020)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2033
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 154 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 154 over Big 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 SH 154 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,339 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 154 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 154 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.