US Bridges

FM 705 over Beech Creek

Fair

San Augustine County, Texas · 3.35 MI S of SH 103 · Structure no. 112030107901004

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 705 over Beech Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 705 over Beech Creek in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 75 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 705
CrossesBeech Creek
Location3.35 MI S of SH 103
RouteState Highway 705
CountySan Augustine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.34828, -94.15349
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2020)
Projected traffic508 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 FM 705 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 705 over Beech 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 705 over Beech Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 705 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 705 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.