US Bridges

Ponderosa Road over Runnells Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of Roberts RD · Structure no. 090140AA0378001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ponderosa Road over Runnells Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ponderosa Road over Runnells Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPonderosa Road
CrossesRunnells Creek
Location1.10 MI N of Roberts RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92271, -97.39195
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2026
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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ponderosa Road over Runnells Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ponderosa Road over Runnells 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 Ponderosa Road over Runnells Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Ponderosa Road over Runnells Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ponderosa Road over Runnells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.