SH 146 over Beef Head Creek
GoodLiberty County, Texas · 9.5 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 201460038802024
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,357
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 146 over Beef Head Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 146 over Beef Head Creek in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,357 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,340 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 146 over Beef Head Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 146 over Beef Head Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 146 over Beef Head Creek carry?
About 2,357 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 146 over Beef Head Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 146 over Beef Head Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.