US Bridges

Southwest Parkway over Bee Creek

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Brazos County, Texas · 1.4 MI NE of FM 2154 · Structure no. 170210C00895001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southwest Parkway over Bee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Southwest Parkway over Bee Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthwest Parkway
CrossesBee Creek
Location1.4 MI NE of FM 2154
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60287, -96.31284
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2015)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southwest Parkway over Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southwest Parkway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Southwest Parkway over Bee Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Southwest Parkway over Bee Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Southwest Parkway over Bee Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.