US Bridges

Fletcher Street over Sandy Creek

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of FM 2799 · Structure no. 201220B00282014

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,480
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher Street over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fletcher Street over Sandy Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 1,480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,480 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFletcher Street
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.02 MI S of FM 2799
RouteCity Street 514
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92031, -93.9956
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2015)
Projected traffic1,480 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fletcher Street over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fletcher Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Fletcher Street over Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Fletcher Street over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fletcher Street over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.