US Bridges

FM 515 over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 3.90 MI W of SH 37 · Structure no. 102500065701006

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,174
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 515 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 515 over Little Sandy Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,174 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 515
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location3.90 MI W of SH 37
RouteState Highway 515
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92945, -95.35504
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,174 (2020)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 FM 515 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 515 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 FM 515 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,174 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 515 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 515 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.