US Bridges

Old Wellborn RD over Bee Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Brazos County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of Cain RD · Structure no. 170210C00215001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Wellborn RD over Bee Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Old Wellborn RD over Bee Creek Tributary in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Wellborn RD
CrossesBee Creek Tributary
Location0.1 MI NW of Cain RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58011, -96.32097
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$303,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Wellborn RD over Bee Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

What condition is Old Wellborn RD over Bee Creek Tributary 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Wellborn RD over Bee Creek Tributary carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old Wellborn RD over Bee Creek Tributary?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old Wellborn RD over Bee Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.