US Bridges

Bergman RD over Copeland Creek Trib

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 2665 · Structure no. 111870AA0392001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bergman RD over Copeland Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bergman RD over Copeland Creek Trib in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBergman RD
CrossesCopeland Creek Trib
Location0.4 MI N of FM 2665
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59696, -94.91322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2023)
Projected traffic59 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bergman RD over Copeland Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bergman RD over Copeland Creek Trib 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bergman RD over Copeland Creek Trib carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bergman RD over Copeland Creek Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bergman RD over Copeland Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.