US Bridges

Osr over Bee Creek

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 2.9 MI SW of FM 46 · Structure no. 170210047502141

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,722
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osr over Bee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Osr over Bee Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 1,722 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,411 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesOsr
CrossesBee Creek
Location2.9 MI SW of FM 46
RouteState Highway 999
StateTexas
Coordinates30.84686, -96.3951
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,722 (2020)
Projected traffic2,411 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Osr over Bee Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osr over Bee 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Osr over Bee Creek carry?

About 1,722 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Osr over Bee Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Osr over Bee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.