FM 710 over Sandy Creek
GoodJackson County, Texas · 0.47 MI S of Wharton C/L · Structure no. 131210042009013
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 376 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 104
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 710 over Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 710 over Sandy Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 710 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 710 over 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FM 710 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 710 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 710 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.