East Range Road over Cowhouse Creek
FairBell County, Texas · Fort Hood Texas · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000007
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,610 ft
- 23 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
East Range Road over Cowhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Range Road over Cowhouse Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2045. The structure is 1,610 ft (490.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Range Road over Cowhouse Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Range Road over Cowhouse 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does East Range Road over Cowhouse Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is East Range Road over Cowhouse Creek?
The structure is 1,610 ft (490.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns East Range Road over Cowhouse Creek?
It is owned by the Army.