US Bridges

Santa Fe RD over Hood RD Into Ft Hood

Good

Bell County, Texas · S of Ft Hood Main Gate · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000015

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Santa Fe RD over Hood RD Into Ft Hood is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Fe RD over Hood RD Into Ft Hood in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2045. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesSanta Fe RD
CrossesHood RD Into Ft Hood
LocationS of Ft Hood Main Gate
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12889, -97.76867
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Fe RD over Hood RD Into Ft Hood built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Fe RD over Hood RD Into Ft Hood in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Santa Fe RD over Hood RD Into Ft Hood carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe RD over Hood RD Into Ft Hood?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe RD over Hood RD Into Ft Hood?

It is owned by the Army.