US Bridges

Prairie Dell Chrch over Salado Crk Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.70 MI SW of IH 35 FR · Structure no. 090140AA0451001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Dell Chrch over Salado Crk Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Prairie Dell Chrch over Salado Crk Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Dell Chrch
CrossesSalado Crk Branch
Location0.70 MI SW of IH 35 FR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87852, -97.58145
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Prairie Dell Chrch over Salado Crk Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Dell Chrch over Salado Crk Branch 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 Prairie Dell Chrch over Salado Crk Branch carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Prairie Dell Chrch over Salado Crk Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Dell Chrch over Salado Crk Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.