US Bridges

CR 552 over Bayou Carrizo

Good

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM226 · Structure no. 111740AA0256001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 552 over Bayou Carrizo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 552 over Bayou Carrizo in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2035. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 552
CrossesBayou Carrizo
Location0.7 MI W of FM226
RouteCounty Highway 552
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.4291, -94.51349
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2023)
Projected traffic165 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 552 over Bayou Carrizo built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 552 over Bayou Carrizo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 552 over Bayou Carrizo carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 552 over Bayou Carrizo?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 552 over Bayou Carrizo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.