US Bridges

CR 817 over Bailey Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 698 · Structure no. 111740AA0132001

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 817 over Bailey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 817 over Bailey Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 33 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 50 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 817
CrossesBailey Creek
Location0.6 MI N of FM 698
RouteCounty Highway 817
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71463, -94.72161
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 817 over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is CR 817 over Bailey 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 817 over Bailey Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 817 over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 817 over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.