US Bridges

SH 317 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.85 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 090140039804003

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,888
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 317 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 317 over Cedar Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 87 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 5 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 7,888 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,280 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 317
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.85 MI N of SH 36
RouteState Highway 317
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17085, -97.41573
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,888 (2020)
Projected traffic9,280 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 317 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 317 over Cedar 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 317 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 7,888 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 317 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 317 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.