US Bridges

CR 786 over Frost Creek

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of SH 164 · Structure no. 091470AA0786003

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 786 over Frost Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 786 over Frost Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 104 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 5 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 192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2027. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 786
CrossesFrost Creek
Location0.95 MI S of SH 164
RouteCounty Highway 786
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50852, -96.54174
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 786 over Frost Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR 786 over Frost 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 786 over Frost Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 786 over Frost Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 786 over Frost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.