SH 97 over Sandy Fork Creek

Fair Condition93 years old1,787 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyGonzales
Location8.10 Mi NE Of SH 304
CarriesSH 97
CrossesSandy Fork Creek
Coordinates29.62473, -97.32097

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length223.1 ft (68 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width51.2 ft (15.6 m)
Deck Area1060.8 sq m
Main Spans7
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 Number130900002507045

Nearby Bridges

SH 97 over Sandy Fork North Relief 0.1 mi Fair SH 97 over Sandy Fork South Relief 0.2 mi Fair SH 97 over Thompson Branch 1.2 mi Good SH 97 over Pecan Creek 1.4 mi Fair Co RD 422 over Sandy Fork 1.6 mi Fair Co RD 407 over Sandy Fork 2.4 mi Good SH 97 over Draw 2.9 mi Good IH 10 over Pecan Creek 3.0 mi Good Co RD 422 over IH 10 3.0 mi Fair SH 97 over Clear Fork Creek 3.0 mi Fair