US Bridges

CR 892 over Trib of Beech Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of FM 1648 · Structure no. 111740AA0124001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
98 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 892 over Trib of Beech Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 892 over Trib of Beech Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 892
CrossesTrib of Beech Creek
Location0.7 MI E of FM 1648
RouteCounty Highway 892
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.77518, -94.89791
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2023)
Projected traffic16 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 892 over Trib of Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 892 over Trib of Beech 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 892 over Trib of Beech Creek carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 892 over Trib of Beech Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 892 over Trib of Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.