US Bridges

CR 526 over Bullshead Creek

Good

Bee County, Texas · 1.86 MI SE of SH 359 · Structure no. 160130AA0128001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 526 over Bullshead Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 526 over Bullshead Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 526
CrossesBullshead Creek
Location1.86 MI SE of SH 359
RouteCounty Highway 526
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.19453, -97.70214
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic125 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 CR 526 over Bullshead Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 526 over Bullshead 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 526 over Bullshead Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 526 over Bullshead Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 526 over Bullshead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.