US Bridges

Meeks Road over Camp Creek Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of FM 940 · Structure no. 090140AA0260001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meeks Road over Camp Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Meeks Road over Camp Creek Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeeks Road
CrossesCamp Creek Branch
Location0.60 MI S of FM 940
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98665, -97.12471
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2015)
Projected traffic180 by 2035
Trucks1%
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$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meeks Road over Camp Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meeks Road over Camp Creek Branch 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 Meeks Road over Camp Creek Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meeks Road over Camp Creek Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Meeks Road over Camp Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.