US Bridges

SH 202 over Neddy Creek

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 11.6 MI E of US 181 · Structure no. 160130044703019

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,011
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 202 over Neddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 202 over Neddy Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 89 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 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 1,011 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,415 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSH 202
CrossesNeddy Creek
Location11.6 MI E of US 181
RouteState Highway 202
StateTexas
Coordinates28.38679, -97.5606
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 inspectionApril 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,011 (2022)
Projected traffic1,415 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 202 over Neddy Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SH 202 over Neddy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 202 over Neddy Creek carry?

About 1,011 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 202 over Neddy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 202 over Neddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.