US Bridges

West Rangetnk RD over House Ck

Poor

Coryell County, Texas · Fort Hood Texas · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000002

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

West Rangetnk RD over House Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Rangetnk RD over House Ck in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2045. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Rangetnk RD
CrossesHouse Ck
LocationFort Hood Texas
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18566, -97.80983
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$47,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Rangetnk RD over House Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Rangetnk RD over House Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does West Rangetnk RD over House Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is West Rangetnk RD over House Ck?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns West Rangetnk RD over House Ck?

It is owned by the Army.