US Bridges

Mchard RD over BNSF RR & Hickory Slough

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200M01647001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
874 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mchard RD over BNSF RR & Hickory Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mchard RD over BNSF RR & Hickory Slough in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2031. The structure is 874 ft (266.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMchard RD
CrossesBNSF RR & Hickory Slough
Location0.35 MI W of SH 35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58127, -95.29157
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length874 ft (266.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2011)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mchard RD over BNSF RR & Hickory Slough built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mchard RD over BNSF RR & 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 Mchard RD over BNSF RR & Hickory Slough carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mchard RD over BNSF RR & Hickory Slough?

The structure is 874 ft (266.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Mchard RD over BNSF RR & Hickory Slough?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.