US Bridges

Bering Road over Long King Creek Relief

Good

Polk County, Texas · 3.3 MI SE of FM 350 · Structure no. 111870AA0191004

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bering Road over Long King Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Bering Road over Long King Creek Relief in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBering Road
CrossesLong King Creek Relief
Location3.3 MI SE of FM 350
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88385, -94.86539
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bering Road over Long King Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bering Road over Long King Creek Relief 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bering Road over Long King Creek Relief carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bering Road over Long King Creek Relief?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bering Road over Long King Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.