US Bridges

Moores Mill Road over Little Elm Creek

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of Pegasus DR · Structure no. 090140B00404001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Mill Road over Little Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moores Mill Road over Little Elm Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 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 5 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoores Mill Road
CrossesLittle Elm Creek
Location0.40 MI W of Pegasus DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.15351, -97.33406
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moores Mill Road over Little Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Moores Mill 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 Moores Mill Road over Little Elm Creek carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Moores Mill Road over Little Elm Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Moores Mill Road over Little Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.