US Bridges

East Range Road over Owl Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · Fort Hood Texas · Structure no. DAPFORHOO00005A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

East Range Road over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Range Road over Owl Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesEast Range Road
CrossesOwl Creek
LocationFort Hood Texas
StateTexas
Coordinates31.2447, -97.62499
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks15%
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)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Range Road over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Range Road over 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 East Range Road over Owl Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is East Range Road over Owl Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns East Range Road over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the Army.