US Bridges

Hubbard Road over Owl Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · Fort Hood Tx · Structure no. DAPFORHOO0BVR11

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Hubbard Road over Owl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hubbard Road over Owl Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long.

CarriesHubbard Road
CrossesOwl Creek
LocationFort Hood Tx
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24881, -97.62743
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hubbard Road over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hubbard Road over Owl 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 Hubbard Road over Owl Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hubbard Road over Owl Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Hubbard Road over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the Army.