US Bridges

FM 2783 over Dill Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.9 MI NE JCT SH 204 · Structure no. 111740280902001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2783 over Dill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2783 over Dill Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2783
CrossesDill Creek
Location0.9 MI NE JCT SH 204
RouteState Highway 2783
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8208, -94.81236
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2020)
Projected traffic305 by 2040
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2783 over Dill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2783 over Dill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2783 over Dill Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2783 over Dill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2783 over Dill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.