US Bridges

CR 789 over Angelina River

Good

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of FM 225 · Structure no. 111740AA0510002

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 789 over Angelina River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 789 over Angelina River in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2035. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesCR 789
CrossesAngelina River
Location1.4 MI S of FM 225
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.57737, -94.89155
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 789 over Angelina River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 789 over Angelina River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 789 over Angelina River carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 789 over Angelina River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 789 over Angelina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.