As the growth of the economy in Malaysia blooms, maintaining the facilities such as roads, bridges and other civil structures is essential. Road network in Malaysia comprises of small roads, junctions, main and big roads as well as highways. This study discussed the potential of hyperspectral sensors and imagery as a non-destructive (ND) method as well as infrared thermal (IRT) sensors in civil structure monitoring, road distress detection and vegetation. Thermography has been widely used to identify metal crack based on the reflected light spectrum. A Pavement Condition Index (PCI) table is referred to and proposed to be used in determining the road distress type and severity. This paper also discussed the possibility of using hyperspectral sensors and imagery as a tool for civil structure monitoring and maintenance.