US Bridges

Tyler ST over Poesta Creek

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 160130B00025001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyler ST over Poesta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tyler ST over Poesta Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTyler ST
CrossesPoesta Creek
Location0.30 MI SE of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.39921, -97.74007
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Tyler ST over Poesta Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyler ST over Poesta Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Tyler ST over Poesta Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tyler ST over Poesta Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Tyler ST over Poesta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.