US Bridges

CR 826 over Gum Slough Branch

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 2.80 MI W of SH 62 · Structure no. 201220AA0438002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 826 over Gum Slough Branch is a steel other carrying CR 826 over Gum Slough Branch in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 826
CrossesGum Slough Branch
Location2.80 MI W of SH 62
RouteCounty Highway 826
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27499, -93.94541
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.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2015)
Projected traffic230 by 2035
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 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 CR 826 over Gum Slough Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 826 over Gum Slough Branch 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 826 over Gum Slough Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 826 over Gum Slough Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 826 over Gum Slough Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.