US Bridges

Marvin Hancock Dr. over Sandy Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 0.25 MI South of FM 2799 · Structure no. 201220B00760001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,390
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marvin Hancock Dr. over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Marvin Hancock Dr. over Sandy Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5,390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,390 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMarvin Hancock Dr.
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.25 MI South of FM 2799
RouteCity Street 509
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91678, -94.00812
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,390 (2015)
Projected traffic5,390 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Marvin Hancock Dr. over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marvin Hancock Dr. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Marvin Hancock Dr. over Sandy Creek carry?

About 5,390 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Marvin Hancock Dr. over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Marvin Hancock Dr. over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.