US Bridges

SH 350 over UP RR & Beals Creek

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150069301024

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
751 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,255
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 350 over UP RR & Beals Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 350 over UP RR & Beals Creek in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,255 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2033. The structure is 751 ft (228.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 350
CrossesUP RR & Beals Creek
Location0.9 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 350
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25808, -101.47046
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length751 ft (228.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,255 (2023)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 350 over UP RR & Beals Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 350 over UP RR & Beals 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 350 over UP RR & Beals Creek carry?

About 3,255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 350 over UP RR & Beals Creek?

The structure is 751 ft (228.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 350 over UP RR & Beals Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.