US Bridges

FM 434 over Trib Bee Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 2.7 MI N of FM 3400 · Structure no. 091610083304047

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 434 over Trib Bee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 434 over Trib Bee Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 434
CrossesTrib Bee Creek
Location2.7 MI N of FM 3400
RouteState Highway 434
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46807, -97.06782
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2042
Trucks18%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 434 over Trib Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 434 over Trib Bee 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 434 over Trib Bee Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 434 over Trib Bee Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 434 over Trib Bee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.