US Bridges

Perimeter RD over Storm Drainage

Fair

Bell County, Texas · Mates Yard · Structure no. DAPFORHOO0BVN01

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Perimeter RD over Storm Drainage is a steel culvert carrying Perimeter RD over Storm 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPerimeter RD
CrossesStorm Drainage
LocationMates Yard
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37777, -97.70556
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perimeter RD over Storm Drainage built?

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

What condition is Perimeter RD 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 Perimeter RD over Storm Drainage carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Perimeter RD over Storm Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Perimeter RD over Storm Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.