US Bridges

CR 724 over Alazan Bayou

Poor

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.9 MI NE of FM 2782 · Structure no. 111740AA0369001

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 724 over Alazan Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 724 over Alazan Bayou in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 30 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 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
CrossesAlazan Bayou
Location0.9 MI NE of FM 2782
RouteCounty Highway 724
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54617, -94.76536
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic55 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 724 over Alazan Bayou built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CR 724 over Alazan 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 Alazan Bayou carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 724 over Alazan Bayou?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 724 over Alazan Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.