South Kegley Road over Pepper Creek
FairPosted for loadBell County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140B00406001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,120
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Kegley Road over Pepper Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Kegley Road over Pepper 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 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 5,120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 South Kegley Road over Pepper Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Kegley Road over Pepper 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 South Kegley Road over Pepper Creek carry?
About 5,120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is South Kegley Road over Pepper Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns South Kegley Road over Pepper Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.