US Bridges

Willow Grove Road over Cedar Crk Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.00 MI NE of SH 317 · Structure no. 090140AA0128001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Grove Road over Cedar Crk Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Grove Road over Cedar Crk Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Grove Road
CrossesCedar Crk Branch
Location2.00 MI NE of SH 317
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.21378, -97.38067
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Grove Road over Cedar Crk Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Grove Road over Cedar Crk Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Willow Grove Road over Cedar Crk Branch carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Willow Grove Road over Cedar Crk Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Grove Road over Cedar Crk Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.