US Bridges

Tank Destroyer Blv over Clear Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · E of Aafes Shoppette · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000F31

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Tank Destroyer Blv over Clear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Tank Destroyer Blv over Clear Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTank Destroyer Blv
CrossesClear Creek
LocationE of Aafes Shoppette
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13424, -97.81778
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$18,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tank Destroyer Blv over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tank Destroyer Blv over Clear 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 Tank Destroyer Blv over Clear Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Tank Destroyer Blv over Clear Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Tank Destroyer Blv over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Army.