US Bridges

CR 517 over Ratta Creek

Good

Bee County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of SH 359 · Structure no. 160130AA0129001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 517 over Ratta Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 517 over Ratta Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 517
CrossesRatta Creek
Location0.65 MI S of SH 359
RouteCounty Highway 517
StateTexas
Coordinates28.22823, -97.69194
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckAluminum
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2015)
Projected traffic125 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 517 over Ratta Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 517 over Ratta 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 517 over Ratta Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 517 over Ratta Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 517 over Ratta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.