US Bridges

Old Burke RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of FM 58 · Structure no. 110030AA0437003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Burke RD over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Burke RD over Bear Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Burke RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.9 MI W of FM 58
RouteCounty Highway 289
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17868, -94.67885
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2021)
Projected traffic89 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Burke RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Burke RD over Bear 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Burke RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Burke RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Old Burke RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.