US Bridges

Round Hall Road over Pennington Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of FM 2268 · Structure no. 090140AA0394001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Hall Road over Pennington Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Round Hall Road over Pennington Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2026. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRound Hall Road
CrossesPennington Branch
Location1.10 MI S of FM 2268
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.83943, -97.34247
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2020)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Round Hall Road over Pennington Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Round Hall Road over Pennington Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Round Hall Road over Pennington Branch carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Round Hall Road over Pennington Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Round Hall Road over Pennington Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.