US Bridges

Stallion Road over Little Elm Creek Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 3.65 MI SE of US 190 · Structure no. 090140AA0285003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stallion Road over Little Elm Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Stallion Road over Little Elm Creek Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStallion Road
CrossesLittle Elm Creek Branch
Location3.65 MI SE of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.00762, -97.24558
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stallion Road over Little Elm Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stallion Road over Little Elm 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 Stallion Road over Little Elm Creek Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Stallion Road over Little Elm Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Stallion Road over Little Elm Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.