US Bridges

Strader RD over Hog Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610AA0466001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strader RD over Hog Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Strader RD over Hog Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStrader RD
CrossesHog Branch
Location0.40 MI E of FM 156
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12781, -97.28542
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strader RD over Hog Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strader RD over Hog Branch 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Strader RD over Hog Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Strader RD over Hog Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Strader RD over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.