US Bridges

Berger/Hart RD over Channel a Outfall

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.02 Mi. W. of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140001504585

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68,800
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berger/Hart RD over Channel a Outfall is a concrete culvert carrying Berger/Hart RD over Channel a Outfall in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 68,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,200 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBerger/Hart RD
CrossesChannel a Outfall
Location0.02 Mi. W. of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.15541, -97.32499
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,800 (2014)
Projected traffic96,200 by 2034
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berger/Hart RD over Channel a Outfall built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berger/Hart RD over Channel a Outfall 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Berger/Hart RD over Channel a Outfall carry?

About 68,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Berger/Hart RD over Channel a Outfall?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Berger/Hart RD over Channel a Outfall?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.