US Bridges

SH 205 over Bachelor Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 181300045102016

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,133
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 205 over Bachelor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 205 over Bachelor Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 19,133 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,472 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 205
CrossesBachelor Creek
Location0.80 MI N of US 80
RouteState Highway 205
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7487, -96.30575
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,133 (2023)
Projected traffic30,472 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 205 over Bachelor Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 205 over Bachelor 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 205 over Bachelor Creek carry?

About 19,133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 205 over Bachelor Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 205 over Bachelor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.