US Bridges

W Range RD over Henson Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · W Range RD · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000F11

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

W Range RD over Henson Creek is a steel culvert carrying W Range RD over Henson Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long.

CarriesW Range RD
CrossesHenson Creek
LocationW Range RD
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32314, -97.75757
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Range RD over Henson Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is W Range RD over Henson Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns W Range RD over Henson Creek?

It is owned by the Army.