US Bridges

Harber Road over North Fork Creek Trib

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.35 MI NW of SH 95 · Structure no. 090140AA0431003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 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 1996, so it is 29 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11 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
Location1.35 MI NW of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.83079, -97.43126
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 length36 ft (11 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 traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
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 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harber Road over North Fork Creek Trib 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 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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Harber Road over North Fork Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.