US Bridges

Fostoria RD over Bee Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of SH 105 · Structure no. 121700AA1930108

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,548
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fostoria RD over Bee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fostoria RD over Bee Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5,548 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFostoria RD
CrossesBee Branch
Location0.5 MI SE of SH 105
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31757, -95.15754
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,548 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fostoria RD over Bee Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fostoria RD over Bee Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fostoria RD over Bee Branch carry?

About 5,548 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fostoria RD over Bee Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fostoria RD over Bee Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.