US Bridges

Maxdale Road over Mill Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.50 MI SW of FM 2670 · Structure no. 090140AA0538001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maxdale Road over Mill Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maxdale Road over Mill Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMaxdale Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.50 MI SW of FM 2670
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98123, -97.85876
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$523,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maxdale Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Maxdale Road over Mill 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 Maxdale Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maxdale Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Maxdale Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.