US Bridges

Oil Loop Road over Salt Ceek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of FM 3369 · Structure no. 090140AA0233001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oil Loop Road over Salt Ceek is a concrete culvert carrying Oil Loop Road over Salt Ceek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOil Loop Road
CrossesSalt Ceek
Location0.05 MI N of FM 3369
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11733, -97.20334
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oil Loop Road over Salt Ceek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oil Loop Road over Salt Ceek 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 Oil Loop Road over Salt Ceek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Oil Loop Road over Salt Ceek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Oil Loop Road over Salt Ceek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.