US Bridges

Southwood DR over Bee Creek Tributary

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of FM 2818 · Structure no. 170210C01900001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,628
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southwood DR over Bee Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying Southwood DR over Bee Creek Tributary in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,628 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthwood DR
CrossesBee Creek Tributary
Location0.3 MI NW of FM 2818
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59891, -96.31081
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,628 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southwood DR over Bee Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,628 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Southwood DR over Bee Creek Tributary?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Southwood DR over Bee Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.