US Bridges

Seaton Road over Little Elm Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.05 MI S of SH 53 · Structure no. 090140AA0276002

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seaton Road over Little Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seaton Road over Little Elm Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 36 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 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSeaton Road
CrossesLittle Elm Creek
Location2.05 MI S of SH 53
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.02703, -97.22187
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$690,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seaton Road over Little Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Seaton Road over Little Elm 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 Seaton Road over Little Elm Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Seaton Road over Little Elm Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Seaton Road over Little Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.