US Bridges

Wildflower Lane over Pepper Creek Tributary

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of S Kegley RD · Structure no. 090140B00400001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildflower Lane over Pepper Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Wildflower Lane over Pepper Creek Tributary in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 529 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWildflower Lane
CrossesPepper Creek Tributary
Location0.05 MI E of S Kegley RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10282, -97.40385
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2033
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildflower Lane over Pepper Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildflower Lane over Pepper Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Wildflower Lane over Pepper Creek Tributary carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wildflower Lane over Pepper Creek Tributary?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Wildflower Lane over Pepper Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.