US Bridges

ST Marys ST over Dry Branch

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Bee County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 160130B01315002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Marys ST over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying ST Marys ST over Dry Branch in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST Marys ST
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.55 MI S of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.39383, -97.74345
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2015)
Projected traffic8,000 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Marys ST over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is ST Marys ST over Dry Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns ST Marys ST over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.