US Bridges

FM 782 over Tumco Mining Haul RD

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 3.9 MI N of US 259 · Structure no. 102010111601005

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 782 over Tumco Mining Haul RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 782 over Tumco Mining Haul RD in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2041. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 782
CrossesTumco Mining Haul RD
Location3.9 MI N of US 259
RouteState Highway 782
StateTexas
Coordinates32.22314, -94.7581
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2021)
Projected traffic329 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 782 over Tumco Mining Haul RD built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 782 over Tumco Mining Haul RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 782 over Tumco Mining Haul RD carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 782 over Tumco Mining Haul RD?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 782 over Tumco Mining Haul RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.