US Bridges

Trinity Hills DR over Trib of Bear Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of Belterra · Structure no. 141060AA1120001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
997
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trinity Hills DR over Trib of Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Trinity Hills DR over Trib of Bear Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 997 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTrinity Hills DR
CrossesTrib of Bear Creek
Location0.20 MI SW of Belterra
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19715, -97.9852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic997 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Trinity Hills DR over Trib of Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trinity Hills DR over Trib of Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Trinity Hills DR over Trib of Bear Creek carry?

About 997 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trinity Hills DR over Trib of Bear Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Trinity Hills DR over Trib of Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.