US Bridges

Little Flock Road over Little Elm Creek Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of Lp 363 · Structure no. 090140AA0324003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
134 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Flock Road over Little Elm Creek Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Flock Road over Little Elm Creek Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLittle Flock Road
CrossesLittle Elm Creek Branch
Location0.70 MI E of Lp 363
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07941, -97.29997
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$628,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Flock Road over Little Elm Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

About 397 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little Flock Road over Little Elm Creek Branch?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Little Flock Road over Little Elm Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.