US Bridges

Vaughn Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Franklin RD · Structure no. 090140AA0159001

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughn Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vaughn Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 29 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVaughn Road
CrossesBig Elm Creek Tributary
Location0.10 MI S of Franklin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23105, -97.33723
Functional classRural Local

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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2020)
Projected traffic70 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vaughn Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Vaughn Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Vaughn Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Vaughn Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Vaughn Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.