US Bridges

SH 206 over Pecan Bayou

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 6.15 MI SW of Brown C/L · Structure no. 230420045203021

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
830 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,234
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 206 over Pecan Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 206 over Pecan Bayou in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2033. The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 206
CrossesPecan Bayou
Location6.15 MI SW of Brown C/L
RouteState Highway 206
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99743, -99.22881
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+15 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length830 ft (253 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,234 (2020)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Pecan Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 206 over Pecan Bayou 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 Pecan Bayou carry?

About 1,234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 206 over Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 206 over Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.