FM 501 over Bee Branch
GoodSan Saba County, Texas · 6.50 MI NE of SH 16 · Structure no. 232060086707022
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 256
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 501 over Bee Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 501 over Bee Branch in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 501 over Bee Branch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 501 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FM 501 over Bee Branch carry?
About 256 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 501 over Bee Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 501 over Bee Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.