US Bridges

Apperson RD over Coe Branch

Good

Washington County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 332 · Structure no. 172390AA0374001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apperson RD over Coe Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Apperson RD over Coe Branch in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesApperson RD
CrossesCoe Branch
Location0.1 MI E of FM 332
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11115, -96.44067
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2022)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Apperson RD over Coe Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apperson RD over Coe Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Apperson RD over Coe Branch carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Apperson RD over Coe Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Apperson RD over Coe Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.