Old Houston HWY over Talpacate Creek
GoodBee County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of US 59 · Structure no. 160130AA0366002
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Houston HWY over Talpacate Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Houston HWY over Talpacate Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Houston HWY over Talpacate Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Houston HWY over Talpacate 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 Old Houston HWY over Talpacate Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Old Houston HWY over Talpacate Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Houston HWY over Talpacate Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.