US Bridges

East Range RD over Storm Drainage

Good

Bell County, Texas · 3.3 KM S of Bridge BVR15 · Structure no. DAPFORHOO0BVR85

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

East Range RD over Storm Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying East Range 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Range RD
CrossesStorm Drainage
Location3.3 KM S of Bridge BVR15
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18184, -97.65359
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$22,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Range RD over Storm Drainage built?

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

What condition is East Range 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 East Range RD over Storm Drainage carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Range RD over Storm Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns East Range RD over Storm Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.