US Bridges

SH 206 over Dinner Creek

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of Callahan Cl · Structure no. 230250263804004

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,472
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 206 over Dinner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 206 over Dinner Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,472 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,809 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 206
CrossesDinner Creek
Location0.05 MI SW of Callahan Cl
RouteState Highway 206
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.07856, -99.1924
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,472 (2020)
Projected traffic1,809 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 206 over Dinner Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 206 over Dinner Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 206 over Dinner Creek carry?

About 1,472 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 206 over Dinner Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 206 over Dinner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.