US Bridges

S Moss Lake RD over Beals Creek

Good

Howard County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150AA0237001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Moss Lake RD over Beals Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Moss Lake RD over Beals Creek in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesS Moss Lake RD
CrossesBeals Creek
Location1.9 MI S of IH 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24885, -101.36239
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$749,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Moss Lake RD over Beals Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Moss Lake RD over Beals 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S Moss Lake RD over Beals Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is S Moss Lake RD over Beals Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S Moss Lake RD over Beals Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.