US Bridges

East Trimmier Road over Trimmier Creek Br

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of Chaparral · Structure no. 090140C02687004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,921
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Trimmier Road over Trimmier Creek Br is a concrete culvert carrying East Trimmier Road over Trimmier Creek Br 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 3,921 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 35 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 Br
Location0.70 MI N of Chaparral
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03856, -97.69538
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,921 (2023)
Projected traffic800 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Trimmier Road over Trimmier Creek Br built?

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

What condition is East Trimmier Road over Trimmier Creek Br 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 November 2023.

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

About 3,921 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Trimmier Road over Trimmier Creek Br?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns East Trimmier Road over Trimmier Creek Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.