US Bridges

SH 60 over West Bernard Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 1.35 MI NW of Bu 59 R · Structure no. 132410024003011

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
698 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
3,294
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 60 over West Bernard Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 60 over West Bernard Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,294 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,612 by 2041. The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 60
CrossesWest Bernard Creek
Location1.35 MI NW of Bu 59 R
RouteState Highway 60
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41576, -96.07842
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadH 20
Structure length698 ft (212.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,294 (2021)
Projected traffic4,612 by 2041
Trucks19%
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 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 SH 60 over West Bernard Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 60 over West Bernard 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 60 over West Bernard Creek carry?

About 3,294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 60 over West Bernard Creek?

The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 60 over West Bernard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.