US Bridges

Old FM 705 over Copelle Creek

FairPosted for load

San Augustine County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 83 · Structure no. 112030AA0180001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old FM 705 over Copelle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old FM 705 over Copelle Creek in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld FM 705
CrossesCopelle Creek
Location0.50 MI N of FM 83
RouteCounty Highway 705
CountySan Augustine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.27857, -94.12927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old FM 705 over Copelle Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old FM 705 over Copelle 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old FM 705 over Copelle Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old FM 705 over Copelle Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old FM 705 over Copelle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.