US Bridges

CR 536 over Bullshead Creek

Good

Bee County, Texas · 0.82 MI SW of US 181 · Structure no. 160130AA0137002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 536 over Bullshead Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 536 over Bullshead Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 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 536
CrossesBullshead Creek
Location0.82 MI SW of US 181
RouteCounty Highway 536
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.16414, -97.60684
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2015)
Projected traffic100 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 536 over Bullshead Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 536 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 536 over Bullshead Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 536 over Bullshead Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 536 over Bullshead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.