US Bridges

FM 782 over Dry Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 5.3 MI N of US 259 · Structure no. 102010111601006

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
291
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 782 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 782 over Dry Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 782
CrossesDry Creek
Location5.3 MI N of US 259
RouteState Highway 782
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2427, -94.75142
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width118 ft (35.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2020)
Projected traffic570 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 782 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 782 over Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 782 over Dry Creek carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 782 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns FM 782 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.