US Bridges

W Hefferman ST over Poesta Creek

Good

Bee County, Texas · 0.30 MI SW of Bus 181 · Structure no. 160130B00460001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Hefferman ST over Poesta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Hefferman ST over Poesta Creek 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 990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Hefferman ST
CrossesPoesta Creek
Location0.30 MI SW of Bus 181
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.40126, -97.75446
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2015)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 W Hefferman ST over Poesta Creek built?

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

What condition is W Hefferman ST over Poesta 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 W Hefferman ST over Poesta Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is W Hefferman ST over Poesta Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns W Hefferman ST over Poesta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.