US Bridges

Fryers Creek Drive over Fryers Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of S 5th ST · Structure no. 090140B00390001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,080
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fryers Creek Drive over Fryers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fryers Creek Drive 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 2,080 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFryers Creek Drive
CrossesFryers Creek
Location0.20 MI W of S 5th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07168, -97.3557
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 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 Fryers Creek Drive over Fryers Creek built?

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

What condition is Fryers Creek Drive 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 Fryers Creek Drive over Fryers Creek carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Fryers Creek Drive over Fryers Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fryers Creek Drive over Fryers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.