US Bridges

E Range RD over Henson Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · E Range RD · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000F07

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

E Range RD over Henson Creek is a steel culvert carrying E Range RD over Henson Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesE Range RD
CrossesHenson Creek
LocationE Range RD
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32398, -97.68356
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Range RD over Henson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Range RD over Henson 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 E Range RD over Henson Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is E Range RD over Henson Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns E Range RD over Henson Creek?

It is owned by the Army.