US Bridges

FM 852 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 2.25 MI W of SH 11 · Structure no. 102500076705002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
567
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 852 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 852 over Big 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 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 567 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 852
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location2.25 MI W of SH 11
RouteState Highway 852
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95715, -95.33612
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic567 (2020)
Projected traffic490 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 852 over Big Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 852 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 852 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 567 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 852 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 852 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.