US Bridges

CR 879 over Indian Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of CR 878 · Structure no. 111740AA0120001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 879 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 879 over Indian Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 879
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.65 MI S of CR 878
RouteCounty Highway 879
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80389, -94.87632
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 879 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 879 over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 879 over Indian Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 879 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 879 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.