US Bridges

FM 776 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of US 96 · Structure no. 201220021405024

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 776 over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 776 over Sandy Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 76 years old, older 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 776
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.30 MI E of US 96
RouteState Highway 776
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.93195, -93.97982
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2022)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 776 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FM 776 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 776 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 776 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 776 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.