US Bridges

SH 174 over Belnap Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 4.3 MI SW of Johnson Cl · Structure no. 091100051902003

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,528
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 174 over Belnap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 174 over Belnap Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 3,528 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,010 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 174
CrossesBelnap Creek
Location4.3 MI SW of Johnson Cl
RouteState Highway 174
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15761, -97.41903
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,528 (2020)
Projected traffic4,010 by 2033
Trucks17%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 174 over Belnap Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 174 over Belnap 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 174 over Belnap Creek carry?

About 3,528 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 174 over Belnap Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 174 over Belnap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.