US Bridges

FM 2782 over Black Bayou

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 111740280802001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
806
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2782 over Black Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2782 over Black Bayou in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 806 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 2782
CrossesBlack Bayou
Location0.6 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 2782
StateTexas
Coordinates31.4953, -94.7215
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic806 (2020)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 2782 over Black Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2782 over Black Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2782 over Black Bayou carry?

About 806 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 2782 over Black Bayou?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2782 over Black Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.