US Bridges

S 65th ST over Paved Channel

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · Parking Garage · Structure no. DAPFORHOO0BVM40

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

S 65th ST over Paved Channel is a concrete culvert carrying S 65th ST over Paved Channel in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS 65th ST
CrossesPaved Channel
LocationParking Garage
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12851, -97.7814
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.
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks8%
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$10,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 65th ST over Paved Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 65th ST over Paved Channel 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 S 65th ST over Paved Channel carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S 65th ST over Paved Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns S 65th ST over Paved Channel?

It is owned by the Army.