US Bridges

Tank Destroyer over Paved Channel

Good

Bell County, Texas · E/O 31st ST · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000F76

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Tank Destroyer over Paved Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Tank Destroyer over Paved Channel 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTank Destroyer
CrossesPaved Channel
LocationE/O 31st ST
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13363, -97.75299
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tank Destroyer over Paved Channel built?

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

What condition is Tank Destroyer over Paved Channel 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 Tank Destroyer over Paved Channel carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Tank Destroyer over Paved Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Tank Destroyer over Paved Channel?

It is owned by the Army.