SH 97 over Sandy Fork South Relief

Fair Condition93 years old1,787 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyGonzales
Location8.00 Mi NE Of SH 304
CarriesSH 97
CrossesSandy Fork South Relief
Coordinates29.62263, -97.32164

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length122.0 ft (37.2 m)
Max Span30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Width52.2 ft (15.9 m)
Deck Area591.5 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1933 (reconstructed 2005)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,787 (2023)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number130900002507044

Nearby Bridges

SH 97 over Sandy Fork Creek 0.2 mi Fair SH 97 over Sandy Fork North Relief 0.3 mi Fair SH 97 over Thompson Branch 1.0 mi Good SH 97 over Pecan Creek 1.5 mi Fair Co RD 422 over Sandy Fork 1.6 mi Fair Co RD 407 over Sandy Fork 2.3 mi Good SH 97 over Clear Fork Creek 2.9 mi Fair SH 97 over Draw 3.0 mi Good IH 10 over Pecan Creek 3.1 mi Good Co RD 422 over IH 10 3.1 mi Fair