US Bridges

Volo Road over Willow Creek

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Sullivan RD · Structure no. 090140AA0371001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Volo Road over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Volo Road over Willow Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesVolo Road
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.10 MI E of Sullivan RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92608, -97.34238
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2015)
Projected traffic70 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Volo Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Volo Road over Willow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Volo Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Volo Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Volo Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.