US Bridges

Boys Ranch Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.30 MI W of Ivy Gap RD · Structure no. 090140AA0546001

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,537
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boys Ranch Road over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Boys Ranch Road over Clear Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 48 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 2,537 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBoys Ranch Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.30 MI W of Ivy Gap RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06162, -97.89273
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,537 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Boys Ranch Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Boys Ranch Road over Clear 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 Boys Ranch Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 2,537 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Boys Ranch Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Boys Ranch Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.