US Bridges

Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of SH 317 · Structure no. 090140B05153001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Creek Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.80 MI E of SH 317
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17383, -97.39871
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2020)
Projected traffic200 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Creek Road over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Creek Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.