US Bridges

W Range Road over House Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of Main Base · Structure no. DAPFORHOO0BVR08

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

W Range Road over House Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Range Road over House Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Range Road
CrossesHouse Creek
Location1.3 MI N of Main Base
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18558, -97.80909
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Range Road over House Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Range Road over House Creek 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 W Range Road over House Creek carry?

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

How long is W Range Road over House Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W Range Road over House Creek?

It is owned by the Army.