US Bridges

CR 62 over Trout Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of R255 · Structure no. 201220AA0149001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
177 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 62 over Trout Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 62 over Trout Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2035. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 62
CrossesTrout Creek
Location0.10 MI SE of R255
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03716, -94.16679
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2015)
Projected traffic440 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 62 over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 62 over Trout 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 CR 62 over Trout Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 62 over Trout Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 62 over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.