US Bridges

Clear Creek RD over Storm Drainage

Good

Bell County, Texas · West of Lake Henry · Structure no. DAPFORHOO0BVM84

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Clear Creek RD over Storm Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Clear Creek RD over Storm Drainage in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClear Creek RD
CrossesStorm Drainage
LocationWest of Lake Henry
StateTexas
Coordinates31.15815, -97.80034
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks10%
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$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clear Creek RD over Storm Drainage built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Creek RD over Storm 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 Clear Creek RD over Storm Drainage carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clear Creek RD over Storm Drainage?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Clear Creek RD over Storm Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.