US Bridges

ST Marys ST over Poesta Creek

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 160130B01315001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,410
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Marys ST over Poesta Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST Marys ST over Poesta Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7,410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST Marys ST
CrossesPoesta Creek
Location0.20 MI S of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.3988, -97.74627
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,410 (2015)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$444,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Marys ST over Poesta Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Marys 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 ST Marys ST over Poesta Creek carry?

About 7,410 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is ST Marys ST over Poesta Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns ST Marys ST over Poesta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.