South Main Street over Big Sandy Creek
FairJasper County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Houston ST · Structure no. 201220B00510001
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 112 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Main Street over Big Sandy Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying South Main Street over Big Sandy Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2036. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Main Street over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is South Main Street over Big 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does South Main Street over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Main Street over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns South Main Street over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.