US Bridges

Berger Road over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.20 MI NE of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140AA0197001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berger Road over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Berger Road over Cottonwood Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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 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 358 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBerger Road
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.20 MI NE of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.15603, -97.30777
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2020)
Projected traffic370 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Berger Road over Cottonwood 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Berger Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Berger Road over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Berger Road over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.