US Bridges

Cyclone Road over Camp Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of FM 437 · Structure no. 090140AA0253001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cyclone Road over Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cyclone Road over Camp Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCyclone Road
CrossesCamp Creek
Location0.75 MI E of FM 437
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.02522, -97.15876
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cyclone Road over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cyclone Road over Camp 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 Cyclone Road over Camp Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cyclone Road over Camp Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cyclone Road over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.