US Bridges

SH 202 over Poesta Creek

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of US 181 · Structure no. 160130044703046

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 202 over Poesta Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 202 over Poesta Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,810 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 202
CrossesPoesta Creek
Location2.5 MI E of US 181
RouteState Highway 202
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.37916, -97.68315
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,810 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Poesta Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 202 over Poesta 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 Poesta Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 202 over Poesta Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 202 over Poesta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.