US Bridges

FM 2782 over Alazan Bayou

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 111740280802002

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
806
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2782 over Alazan Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2782 over Alazan Bayou in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2782
CrossesAlazan Bayou
Location1.6 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 2782
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49703, -94.7416
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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 Alazan Bayou built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2782 over Alazan 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 Alazan Bayou carry?

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

How long is FM 2782 over Alazan Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2782 over Alazan Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.