US Bridges

East Hillyard Road over Deer Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.75 MI NE of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140AA0179001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Hillyard Road over Deer Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Hillyard Road over Deer Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2037. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesEast Hillyard Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.75 MI NE of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24543, -97.25409
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$623,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Hillyard Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Hillyard Road over Deer 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does East Hillyard Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is East Hillyard Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns East Hillyard Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.