US Bridges

Harber Road over North Fork Creek Trib

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of SH 95 · Structure no. 090140AA0431002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harber Road over North Fork Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Harber Road over North Fork Creek Trib in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHarber Road
CrossesNorth Fork Creek Trib
Location0.60 MI W of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.82274, -97.42657
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Harber Road over North Fork Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harber Road over North Fork Creek Trib 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 Harber Road over North Fork Creek Trib carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harber Road over North Fork Creek Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Harber Road over North Fork Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.