Birdwell LN over Beals CR
GoodHoward County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150B05560001
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,901
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birdwell LN over Beals CR is a prestressed concrete other carrying Birdwell LN over Beals CR in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,901 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,692 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birdwell LN over Beals CR built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birdwell LN over Beals CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Birdwell LN over Beals CR carry?
About 1,901 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Birdwell LN over Beals CR?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Birdwell LN over Beals CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.