US Bridges

Cold Springs Road over Trib to Owl Creek

FairPosted for load

Coryell County, Texas · Fort Hood Texas · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Cold Springs Road over Trib to Owl Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cold Springs Road over Trib to Owl Creek in Coryell 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCold Springs Road
CrossesTrib to Owl Creek
LocationFort Hood Texas
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24175, -97.58498
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2019)
Projected traffic2 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$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Springs Road over Trib to Owl Creek built?

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

What condition is Cold Springs Road over Trib to Owl 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 Cold Springs Road over Trib to Owl Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cold Springs Road over Trib to Owl Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Springs Road over Trib to Owl Creek?

It is owned by the Army.