US Bridges

CR 425 over Moss Creek Tributary

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 4.4 MI S of SH 21 · Structure no. 111740AA0276001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 425 over Moss Creek Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 425 over Moss Creek Tributary in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 75 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 425
CrossesMoss Creek Tributary
Location4.4 MI S of SH 21
RouteCounty Highway 425
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49818, -94.44795
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 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 425 over Moss Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 425 over Moss Creek Tributary 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 425 over Moss Creek Tributary carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 425 over Moss Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 425 over Moss Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.