US Bridges

SH 206 over Jim Ned Creek

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 2.15 MI NE of FM 1176 · Structure no. 230420045203023

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
568
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 206 over Jim Ned Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 206 over Jim Ned Creek 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 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2033. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 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
CrossesJim Ned Creek
Location2.15 MI NE of FM 1176
RouteState Highway 206
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91888, -99.32192
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic568 (2020)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2033
Trucks17%
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 Jim Ned Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 206 over Jim Ned 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 Jim Ned Creek carry?

About 568 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 206 over Jim Ned Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 206 over Jim Ned Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.