US Bridges

SH 206 over Loss Creek

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 2.6 MI SW of SH 153 · Structure no. 230420007803025

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,865
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 206 over Loss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 206 over Loss Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 103 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 1,865 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 206
CrossesLoss Creek
Location2.6 MI SW of SH 153
RouteState Highway 206
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79333, -99.43369
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,865 (2020)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Loss Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SH 206 over Loss 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 206 over Loss Creek carry?

About 1,865 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 206 over Loss Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 206 over Loss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.