US Bridges

Round Hall Road over Flag Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of FM 2268 · Structure no. 090140AA5263001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Hall Road over Flag Branch is a steel culvert carrying Round Hall Road over Flag Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRound Hall Road
CrossesFlag Branch
Location0.10 MI S of FM 2268
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.85278, -97.3373
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2009)
Projected traffic75 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Round Hall Road over Flag Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Round Hall Road over Flag Branch 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 Round Hall Road over Flag Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Round Hall Road over Flag Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Round Hall Road over Flag Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.