US Bridges

Maxdale Road over Reese Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · Fort Hood Texas · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000006

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Maxdale Road over Reese Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maxdale Road over Reese Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesMaxdale Road
CrossesReese Creek
LocationFort Hood Texas
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03301, -97.80171
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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$31,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maxdale Road over Reese Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Maxdale Road over Reese Creek 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 Maxdale Road over Reese Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Maxdale Road over Reese Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Maxdale Road over Reese Creek?

It is owned by the Army.