US Bridges

Elm Grove Road over Mitchell Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of FM 436 · Structure no. 090140AA0681002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
563
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Grove Road over Mitchell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Elm Grove Road over Mitchell Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 563 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElm Grove Road
CrossesMitchell Branch
Location0.30 MI S of FM 436
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.02844, -97.45681
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2026
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Elm Grove Road over Mitchell Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Grove Road over Mitchell Branch 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 Elm Grove Road over Mitchell Branch carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Elm Grove Road over Mitchell Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Grove Road over Mitchell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.