US Bridges

West Ave T over Fryers Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of S 5th ST · Structure no. 090140B00137001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Ave T over Fryers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Ave T 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Ave T
CrossesFryers Creek
Location0.30 MI W of S 5th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0798, -97.35666
Functional classUrban 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 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Ave T over Fryers Creek built?

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

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

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is West Ave T over Fryers Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns West Ave T over Fryers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.