US Bridges

SH 62 over FM 1130 & KCS RR

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 0.50 MI SE of SH 12 · Structure no. 201810024303016

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,575 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
11,444
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 62 over FM 1130 & KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 62 over FM 1130 & KCS RR in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,444 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,733 by 2042. The structure is 1,575 ft (480.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 62
CrossesFM 1130 & KCS RR
Location0.50 MI SE of SH 12
RouteState Highway 62
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20236, -93.87121
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,575 ft (480.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,444 (2022)
Projected traffic13,733 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 62 over FM 1130 & KCS RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 62 over FM 1130 & KCS RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 62 over FM 1130 & KCS RR carry?

About 11,444 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 62 over FM 1130 & KCS RR?

The structure is 1,575 ft (480.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 62 over FM 1130 & KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.