US Bridges

Harold Clark Road over Indian Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.70 MI E of FM 2115 · Structure no. 090140AA0423001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harold Clark Road over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Harold Clark Road over Indian Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2026. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarold Clark Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.70 MI E of FM 2115
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.83009, -97.49286
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 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 traffic209 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Harold Clark Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harold Clark Road over Indian 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 Harold Clark Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harold Clark Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harold Clark Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.