US Bridges

Seaton Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of SH 53 · Structure no. 090140AA0276003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seaton Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Seaton Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSeaton Road
CrossesBig Elm Creek Tributary
Location0.60 MI SW of SH 53
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04745, -97.21357
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Seaton Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seaton Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary 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 Big Elm Creek Tributary carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Seaton Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Seaton Road over Big Elm Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.