US Bridges

Berger Road over Pecan Creek Relief

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of FM 438 · Structure no. 090140AA0192001

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berger Road over Pecan Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Berger Road over Pecan Creek Relief in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 48 years old, older 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBerger Road
CrossesPecan Creek Relief
Location0.40 MI N of FM 438
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13243, -97.24603
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Berger Road over Pecan Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Berger Road over Pecan Creek Relief 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 Berger Road over Pecan Creek Relief carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Berger Road over Pecan Creek Relief?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Berger Road over Pecan Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.