US Bridges

CR 3689 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Wood County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of FM 2659 · Structure no. 102500AA3689001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3689 over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3689 over Big Sandy Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2029. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3689
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location1.10 MI N of FM 2659
RouteCounty Highway 3689
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63969, -95.15549
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2009)
Projected traffic250 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3689 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3689 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 3689 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 3689 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3689 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.