FM 49 over Big Sandy Creek
FairWood County, Texas · 3.35 MI E of FM 312 · Structure no. 102500064702007
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 358 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 534
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 49 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 49 over Big Sandy Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2033. The structure is 358 ft (109 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 49 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 49 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 FM 49 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 534 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 49 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 358 ft (109 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 49 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.