US Bridges

Range Road over Texas Pond

PoorClosed to traffic

Cumberland County, North Carolina · Range Qq · Structure no. DAPFORBRA0BRD48

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Range Road over Texas Pond is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Range Road over Texas Pond in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 55 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesRange Road
CrossesTexas Pond
LocationRange Qq
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2020)
Projected traffic2 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road over Texas Pond built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Range Road over Texas Pond 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 July 2020.

How much traffic does Range Road over Texas Pond carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Range Road over Texas Pond?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road over Texas Pond?

It is owned by the Army.