US Bridges

SH 63 over Sandy Creek Tributary

Good

Angelina County, Texas · 20.90 MI SE of Lp 287 · Structure no. 110030020003311

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,277
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 63 over Sandy Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SH 63 over Sandy Creek Tributary 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 5,277 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,810 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 63
CrossesSandy Creek Tributary
Location20.90 MI SE of Lp 287
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates31.15848, -94.427
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,277 (2020)
Projected traffic7,810 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 SH 63 over Sandy Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is SH 63 over Sandy Creek Tributary 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 SH 63 over Sandy Creek Tributary carry?

About 5,277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 63 over Sandy Creek Tributary?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 63 over Sandy Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.