US Bridges

Wolf Hunt RD over S Fork Wanderers Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 251000AA0248001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Hunt RD over S Fork Wanderers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wolf Hunt RD over S Fork Wanderers Creek in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Hunt RD
CrossesS Fork Wanderers Creek
Location0.8 MI E of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.21147, -99.72657
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Hunt RD over S Fork Wanderers Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Hunt RD over S Fork Wanderers Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Hunt RD over S Fork Wanderers Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Wolf Hunt RD over S Fork Wanderers Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Hunt RD over S Fork Wanderers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.