US Bridges

Sicily DR over Paved Channel

Fair

Bell County, Texas · E/O 24th ST · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000F79

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Sicily DR over Paved Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Sicily DR over Paved Channel in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSicily DR
CrossesPaved Channel
LocationE/O 24th ST
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12971, -97.74389
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sicily DR over Paved Channel built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sicily DR over Paved Channel 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sicily DR over Paved Channel carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sicily DR over Paved Channel?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Sicily DR over Paved Channel?

It is owned by the Army.