Lower Troy Road over Little Elm Creek
FairPosted for loadBell County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of Berger RD · Structure no. 090140B00375001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 181
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Troy Road over Little Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Troy Road over Little Elm Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Troy Road over Little Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Troy Road over Little Elm 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 Lower Troy Road over Little Elm Creek carry?
About 181 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lower Troy Road over Little Elm Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Troy Road over Little Elm Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.