SH 63 over Sandy Creek
GoodJasper County, Texas · 1.45 MI NW of US 190 · Structure no. 201220024402067
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,026
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 63 over Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 63 over Sandy Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,026 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,990 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 63 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 63 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 63 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 6,026 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 63 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 63 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.