US Bridges

E. Houston St. over Sandy Creek

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of US 96 · Structure no. 201220B00405002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,540
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Houston St. over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying E. Houston St. over Sandy Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,540 by 2035. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Houston St.
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.1 MI E of US 96
RouteCity Street 503
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92076, -93.9948
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2015)
Projected traffic2,540 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

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 E. Houston St. over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Houston St. 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 E. Houston St. over Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E. Houston St. over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns E. Houston St. over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.