US Bridges

FM 312 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Wood County, Texas · 1.65 MI SW of SH 154 · Structure no. 102500049202020

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
301 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 312 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 312 over Big Sandy Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2033. The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 312
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location1.65 MI SW of SH 154
RouteState Highway 312
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7593, -95.27111
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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 spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2023)
Projected traffic550 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 312 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 312 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 312 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 312 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 312 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.