US Bridges

West Ave R over Fryers Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of S 5th ST · Structure no. 090140B00135001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,722
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Ave R over Fryers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Ave R over Fryers Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 3,722 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Ave R
CrossesFryers Creek
Location0.35 MI W of S 5th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08181, -97.35637
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,722 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Ave R over Fryers Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Ave R over Fryers Creek 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 West Ave R over Fryers Creek carry?

About 3,722 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Ave R over Fryers Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns West Ave R over Fryers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.