US Bridges

Sandy Creek RD over Sandy Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 1270 · Structure no. 110030AA0531002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek RD over Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sandy Creek RD over Sandy Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSandy Creek RD
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.6 MI W of FM 1270
RouteCounty Highway 357
StateTexas
Coordinates31.1175, -94.45698
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2021)
Projected traffic89 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Creek RD over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Creek RD over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Creek RD over Sandy Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek RD over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Sandy Creek RD over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.