US Bridges

CR 162 (bayou St) over Pecan Bayou

FairPosted for load

Coleman County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of SH 206 · Structure no. 230420AA0498001

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
755 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 162 (bayou St) over Pecan Bayou is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 162 (bayou St) over Pecan Bayou in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 162 (bayou St)
CrossesPecan Bayou
Location0.05 MI E of SH 206
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99636, -99.22991
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+22 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length755 ft (230.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 162 (bayou St) over Pecan Bayou built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 162 (bayou St) over Pecan Bayou 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 162 (bayou St) over Pecan Bayou carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 162 (bayou St) over Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 162 (bayou St) over Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.