US Bridges

Hardeman Blvd over Trail Creek Trib

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610W00471002

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardeman Blvd over Trail Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Hardeman Blvd over Trail Creek Trib in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHardeman Blvd
CrossesTrail Creek Trib
Location0.3 MI W of FM 156
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07842, -97.30008
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2009)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hardeman Blvd over Trail Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardeman Blvd over Trail Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Hardeman Blvd over Trail Creek Trib carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hardeman Blvd over Trail Creek Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Hardeman Blvd over Trail Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.