OWL CREEK ROAD
Carrying OWL CREEK ROAD over FLINT CREEK
2.90 MI W OF SH 36, Bell, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OWL CREEK ROAD
The OWL CREEK ROAD bridge in Bell, Texas carries OWL CREEK ROAD over FLINT CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 135 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OWL CREEK ROAD compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1940
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 22.9 m (75 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 135 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 090140AA0111002
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OWL CREEK ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare OWL CREEK ROAD against other structures in Bell and across Texas. Texas bridges
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Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OWL CREEK ROAD?
OWL CREEK ROAD in Bell, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OWL CREEK ROAD inspected?
OWL CREEK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 135 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OWL CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OWL CREEK ROAD?
OWL CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OWL CREEK ROAD?
OWL CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OWL CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?
OWL CREEK ROAD was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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