US Bridges

Red Oak over Drainage

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · N/O Honey Locust · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000F40

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Red Oak over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Red Oak over Drainage in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long.

CarriesRed Oak
CrossesDrainage
LocationN/O Honey Locust
StateTexas
Coordinates31.1129, -97.83394
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$17,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Oak over Drainage built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Oak over Drainage 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 Red Oak over Drainage carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Red Oak over Drainage?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Red Oak over Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.