US Bridges

Theo Loop over Pond Creek Tributary

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of FM 438 · Structure no. 090140AA5011001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Theo Loop over Pond Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Theo Loop over Pond Creek Tributary in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 168 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTheo Loop
CrossesPond Creek Tributary
Location0.20 MI SE of FM 438
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.15832, -97.20024
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2020)
Projected traffic168 by 2037
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Theo Loop over Pond Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Theo Loop over Pond Creek Tributary 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Theo Loop over Pond Creek Tributary carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Theo Loop over Pond Creek Tributary?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Theo Loop over Pond Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.