US Bridges

Chambers RD over Graham Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 2.5 MI SE of US 69 · Structure no. 110030AA0542001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chambers RD over Graham Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chambers RD over Graham Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesChambers RD
CrossesGraham Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of US 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09012, -94.40138
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chambers RD over Graham Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chambers RD over Graham 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Chambers RD over Graham Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Chambers RD over Graham Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Chambers RD over Graham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.