US Bridges

Hatfield RD over Hickory Slough

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of FM 518 · Structure no. 120200M01095001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatfield RD over Hickory Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hatfield RD over Hickory Slough in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,750 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHatfield RD
CrossesHickory Slough
Location1.20 MI N of FM 518
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57699, -95.3081
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2011)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hatfield RD over Hickory Slough built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatfield RD over Hickory Slough 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hatfield RD over Hickory Slough carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hatfield RD over Hickory Slough?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hatfield RD over Hickory Slough?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.