US Bridges

CR 442 over Polysot Creek

FairPosted for load

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of FM 95 · Structure no. 111740AA0257001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
97 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 442 over Polysot Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 442 over Polysot Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 442
CrossesPolysot Creek
Location0.8 MI W of FM 95
RouteCounty Highway 442
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48936, -94.36053
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2023)
Projected traffic240 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 442 over Polysot Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 442 over Polysot 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 442 over Polysot Creek carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 442 over Polysot Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 442 over Polysot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.