US Bridges

FM 880 over Bee Branch

Good

Callahan County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of SH 206 · Structure no. 080300048003027

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 880 over Bee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 880 over Bee Branch in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesFM 880
CrossesBee Branch
Location0.45 MI N of SH 206
RouteState Highway 880
StateTexas
Coordinates32.13741, -99.16853
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic690 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 FM 880 over Bee Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 880 over Bee Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 880 over Bee Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 880 over Bee Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 880 over Bee Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.