US Bridges

CR 302 over Carrizo Bayou

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 3.2 MI E of SH 7 @ LP224 · Structure no. 111740AA0248001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 302 over Carrizo Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 302 over Carrizo 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 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 302
CrossesCarrizo Bayou
Location3.2 MI E of SH 7 @ LP224
RouteCounty Highway 302
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58901, -94.56919
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 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 traffic55 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 302 over Carrizo Bayou built?

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

What condition is CR 302 over Carrizo 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 302 over Carrizo Bayou carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 302 over Carrizo Bayou?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 302 over Carrizo Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.