US Bridges

Tyler ST over Dry Branch

Good

Bee County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 160130B00025002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyler ST over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Tyler ST over Dry Branch in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.6 MI SE of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.39578, -97.73664
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyler ST over Dry Branch 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 Tyler ST over Dry Branch carry?

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

How long is Tyler ST over Dry Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Tyler ST over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.