US Bridges

CR 716 over Mill Creek

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of US 96 · Structure no. 201220AA0467001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 716 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 716 over Mill Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 794 vehicles a day, projected to reach 810 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 716
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.15 MI N of US 96
RouteCounty Highway 716
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37591, -94.04915
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2016)
Projected traffic810 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 716 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 716 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 716 over Mill Creek carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 716 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 716 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.