US Bridges

Romberg Road over Cathey Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of FM 2268 · Structure no. 090140AA0438002

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Romberg Road over Cathey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Romberg Road over Cathey Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRomberg Road
CrossesCathey Creek
Location0.75 MI N of FM 2268
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90447, -97.43406
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2020)
Projected traffic125 by 2035
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Romberg Road over Cathey Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Romberg Road over Cathey Creek 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 Romberg Road over Cathey Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Romberg Road over Cathey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Romberg Road over Cathey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.