US Bridges

Longmire DR over Bee Creek Tributary

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of FM 2818 · Structure no. 170210C01065001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longmire DR over Bee Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying Longmire DR over Bee Creek Tributary in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLongmire DR
CrossesBee Creek Tributary
Location0.5 MI SE of FM 2818
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59405, -96.29719
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Longmire DR over Bee Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longmire DR over Bee Creek Tributary 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 Longmire DR over Bee Creek Tributary carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Longmire DR over Bee Creek Tributary?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Longmire DR over Bee Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.