US Bridges

S Range RD over Lake Drainage

Good

Bell County, Texas · N/O Tank Wash Lake · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000F89

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

S Range RD over Lake Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying S Range RD over Lake Drainage 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS Range RD
CrossesLake Drainage
LocationN/O Tank Wash Lake
StateTexas
Coordinates31.15005, -97.74326
Functional classRural 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$17,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Range RD over Lake Drainage built?

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

What condition is S Range RD over Lake Drainage 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 S Range RD over Lake Drainage carry?

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

How long is S Range RD over Lake Drainage?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S Range RD over Lake Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.