US Bridges

Sunflower Lane over Pepper Creek Tributary

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of S Kegley RD · Structure no. 090140B00401001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunflower Lane over Pepper Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Sunflower Lane over Pepper Creek Tributary in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunflower Lane
CrossesPepper Creek Tributary
Location0.05 MI E of S Kegley RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10709, -97.40188
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 Sunflower Lane over Pepper Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunflower 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 Sunflower Lane over Pepper Creek Tributary carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunflower Lane over Pepper Creek Tributary?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sunflower Lane over Pepper Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.