US Bridges

SH 206 over Jim Ned Creek S Relief

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 2.30 MI SW of FM 585 · Structure no. 230420045203024

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

About this bridge

SH 206 over Jim Ned Creek S Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 206 over Jim Ned Creek S Relief 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 480 ft (146.3 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 S Relief
Location2.30 MI SW of FM 585
RouteState Highway 206
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91636, -99.32287
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 S Relief built?

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

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

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

How long is SH 206 over Jim Ned Creek S Relief?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 206 over Jim Ned Creek S Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.