US Bridges

Moxley Grocery RD over Beckum Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of FM 134 · Structure no. 191030AA0312001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moxley Grocery RD over Beckum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moxley Grocery RD over Beckum Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMoxley Grocery RD
CrossesBeckum Creek
Location0.5 MI N of FM 134
RouteCounty Highway 2401
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71534, -94.24568
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2023)
Projected traffic185 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moxley Grocery RD over Beckum Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moxley Grocery RD over Beckum 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Moxley Grocery RD over Beckum Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Moxley Grocery RD over Beckum Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Moxley Grocery RD over Beckum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.