US Bridges

Emerson Road over Wanderers Creek

Good

Hardeman County, Texas · 1.5 MI SE of US 287 · Structure no. 251000AA0199001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerson Road over Wanderers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Emerson Road over Wanderers Creek in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerson Road
CrossesWanderers Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of US 287
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.23284, -99.52881
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emerson Road over Wanderers Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerson Road over Wanderers Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Emerson Road over Wanderers Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Emerson Road over Wanderers Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Emerson Road over Wanderers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.