US Bridges

CR 786 over Rocky Creek Branch

Good

Limestone County, Texas · 3.70 MI S of SH 164 · Structure no. 091470AA0786004

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 786 over Rocky Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 786 over Rocky Creek Branch in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 786
CrossesRocky Creek Branch
Location3.70 MI S of SH 164
RouteCounty Highway 786
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47077, -96.55038
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2019)
Projected traffic256 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 786 over Rocky Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 786 over Rocky Creek Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 786 over Rocky Creek Branch carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 786 over Rocky Creek Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 786 over Rocky Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.