Old Copperas Cove over Clear Creek
FairBell County, Texas · E/O Clarke RD · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000F42
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Old Copperas Cove over Clear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Copperas Cove over Clear Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Copperas Cove over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Copperas Cove over Clear 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 Old Copperas Cove over Clear Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Old Copperas Cove over Clear Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Old Copperas Cove over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the Army.