US Bridges

Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Hackberry Branch

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Salem Fry RD · Structure no. 130760AA0273001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Hackberry Branch is a steel other carrying Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Hackberry Branch in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEhler-Grasshoff RD
CrossesHackberry Branch
Location0.05 MI W of Salem Fry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73337, -97.00751
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Hackberry Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Hackberry Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Hackberry Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Hackberry Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Ehler-Grasshoff RD over Hackberry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.