US Bridges

FM 852 over Little Cypress Creek

Good

Upshur County, Texas · 3.90 MI NW of FM 556 · Structure no. 192300064003031

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
525 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
469
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 852 over Little Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 852 over Little Cypress Creek in Upshur 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2031. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 852
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location3.90 MI NW of FM 556
RouteState Highway 852
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79179, -95.09496
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2031
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 852 over Little Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 852 over Little Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 852 over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FM 852 over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 852 over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.