US Bridges

FM 782 over Adaway Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of US 259 · Structure no. 102010111601004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
512
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 782 over Adaway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 782 over Adaway Creek in Rusk 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 512 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 782
CrossesAdaway Creek
Location1.4 MI N of US 259
RouteState Highway 782
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.19512, -94.78111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2020)
Projected traffic900 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 782 over Adaway Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 782 over Adaway Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 782 over Adaway Creek carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 782 over Adaway Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 782 over Adaway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.