US Bridges

Fdr 527 over Haggers Creek

FairPosted for load

Houston County, Texas · 2 MI West of FM357 · Structure no. 081303000032744

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 527 over Haggers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fdr 527 over Haggers Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 527
CrossesHaggers Creek
Location2 MI West of FM357
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.29397, -95.13687
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 527 over Haggers Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 527 over Haggers 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 527 over Haggers Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 527 over Haggers Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Fdr 527 over Haggers Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.