US Bridges

SH 202 over Medio Creek

Good

Bee County, Texas · 8.1 MI E of US 181 · Structure no. 160130044703053

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,417
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 202 over Medio Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 202 over Medio 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 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 1,417 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 202
CrossesMedio Creek
Location8.1 MI E of US 181
RouteState Highway 202
StateTexas
Coordinates28.38134, -97.59526
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,417 (2020)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
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 Medio Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 202 over Medio 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 202 over Medio Creek carry?

About 1,417 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 202 over Medio Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 202 over Medio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.