US Bridges

East Trimmier Road over Trimmier Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.55 MI N of Chaparral · Structure no. 090140C02687003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,826
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Trimmier Road over Trimmier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Trimmier Road over Trimmier Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 3,826 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Trimmier Road
CrossesTrimmier Creek
Location1.55 MI N of Chaparral
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0496, -97.70002
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,826 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Trimmier Road over Trimmier Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Trimmier Road over Trimmier 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does East Trimmier Road over Trimmier Creek carry?

About 3,826 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Trimmier Road over Trimmier Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns East Trimmier Road over Trimmier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.