US Bridges

FM 2869 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 1.45 MI SW of FM 49 · Structure no. 102500291801004

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
637 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
2,153
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2869 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2869 over Big Sandy Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,153 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2033. The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2869
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location1.45 MI SW of FM 49
RouteState Highway 2869
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.711, -95.20356
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length637 ft (194.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,153 (2020)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 2869 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2869 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 2869 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,153 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2869 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2869 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.