US Bridges

CR 350 over Moss Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of SH21 · Structure no. 111740AA0273005

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350 over Moss Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 350 over Moss Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1992, 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 253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350
CrossesMoss Creek
Location0.75 MI E of SH21
RouteCounty Highway 350
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55791, -94.45889
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 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 traffic253 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350 over Moss Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 350 over Moss 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 350 over Moss Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 350 over Moss Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350 over Moss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.