US Bridges

Live Oak over Drainage

Good

Coryell County, Texas · @ Prickley Pear Way · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000F41

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

About this bridge

Live Oak over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Live 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLive Oak
CrossesDrainage
Location@ Prickley Pear Way
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11069, -97.83114
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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$39,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Live Oak over Drainage built?

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

What condition is Live Oak over Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Live Oak over Drainage carry?

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

How long is Live Oak over Drainage?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Live Oak over Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.