US Bridges

Taylors Valley RD over Leon River

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140AA0802001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylors Valley RD over Leon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylors Valley RD over Leon River in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2026. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylors Valley RD
CrossesLeon River
Location1.00 MI E of FM 93
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04923, -97.42546
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2020)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2026
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylors Valley RD over Leon River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylors Valley RD over Leon River 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 Taylors Valley RD over Leon River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taylors Valley RD over Leon River?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Taylors Valley RD over Leon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.