US Bridges

Chaparral Road over Trimmier Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of FM 3481 · Structure no. 090140AA0572001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,577
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaparral Road over Trimmier Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chaparral Road over Trimmier Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 4,577 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesChaparral Road
CrossesTrimmier Creek
Location0.50 MI W of FM 3481
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03507, -97.665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,577 (2020)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Chaparral Road over Trimmier Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chaparral Road over Trimmier 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 Chaparral Road over Trimmier Creek carry?

About 4,577 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chaparral Road over Trimmier Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Chaparral Road over Trimmier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.