US Bridges

CR 724 over Morral Bayou

Poor

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of SH 7 · Structure no. 111740AA0368001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
99 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 724 over Morral Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 724 over Morral Bayou 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 724
CrossesMorral Bayou
Location0.1 MI W of SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 724
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55056, -94.73601
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2015)
Projected traffic125 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 724 over Morral Bayou built?

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

What condition is CR 724 over Morral Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 724 over Morral Bayou carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 724 over Morral Bayou?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 724 over Morral Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.