US Bridges

Firetower RD over Dry Creek Branch

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 1.15 MI N of FM 418 · Structure no. 201010AA0114002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Firetower RD over Dry Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Firetower RD over Dry Creek Branch in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFiretower RD
CrossesDry Creek Branch
Location1.15 MI N of FM 418
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.41221, -94.23233
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2019)
Projected traffic497 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Firetower RD over Dry Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firetower RD over Dry Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Firetower RD over Dry Creek Branch carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Firetower RD over Dry Creek Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Firetower RD over Dry Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.