Carmel Hills DR over Beldon Hollow
PoorPosted for loadLive Oak County, Texas · 1.80 MI SE of FM 534 · Structure no. 161490AA0271001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 315
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carmel Hills DR over Beldon Hollow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carmel Hills DR over Beldon Hollow in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carmel Hills DR over Beldon Hollow built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Carmel Hills DR over Beldon Hollow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Carmel Hills DR over Beldon Hollow carry?
About 315 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Carmel Hills DR over Beldon Hollow?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Carmel Hills DR over Beldon Hollow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.