US Bridges

Warrior Way over Storm Drainage

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Texas · 0.7 MI N Ft Hood Aaf Entr · Structure no. DAPFORHOO0BVM45

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Warrior Way over Storm Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Warrior Way over Storm Drainage in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWarrior Way
CrossesStorm Drainage
Location0.7 MI N Ft Hood Aaf Entr
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13632, -97.72028
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic550 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warrior Way over Storm Drainage built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warrior Way over Storm Drainage 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 Warrior Way over Storm Drainage carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Warrior Way over Storm Drainage?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Warrior Way over Storm Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.