US Bridges

FM 777 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of SH 63 · Structure no. 201220110901001

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,997
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 777 over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 777 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 1,997 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 777
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.40 MI NE of SH 63
RouteState Highway 777
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91264, -94.02573
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,997 (2024)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 777 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 777 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 777 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,997 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 777 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 777 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.