US Bridges

US 69 over SH 63 and Sandy Creek

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 20.50 SE of Lp 287 · Structure no. 110030020002313

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,520 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
3,234
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 over SH 63 and Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over SH 63 and Sandy Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,234 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,528 by 2040. The structure is 2,520 ft (768.1 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesUS 69
CrossesSH 63 and Sandy Creek
Location20.50 SE of Lp 287
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates31.1607, -94.42808
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,520 ft (768.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,234 (2020)
Projected traffic4,528 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 69 over SH 63 and Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 over SH 63 and 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 over SH 63 and Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 69 over SH 63 and Sandy Creek?

The structure is 2,520 ft (768.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 over SH 63 and Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.