US Bridges

Lower Troy Road over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Berger RD · Structure no. 090140AA0201001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
433
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Troy Road over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lower Troy Road over Cottonwood Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Troy Road
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.15 MI N of Berger RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.1589, -97.3093
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2020)
Projected traffic425 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Troy Road over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Troy 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 Lower Troy Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lower Troy Road over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Troy Road over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.