US Bridges

Royal RD over Bell Bottom Creek

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of Durkin RD · Structure no. 122370E00080001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal RD over Bell Bottom Creek is a steel culvert carrying Royal RD over Bell Bottom Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal RD
CrossesBell Bottom Creek
Location0.50 MI W of Durkin RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81507, -95.97401
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic300 by 2029
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Royal RD over Bell Bottom Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal RD over Bell Bottom 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Royal RD over Bell Bottom Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Royal RD over Bell Bottom Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Royal RD over Bell Bottom Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.