US Bridges

Gore Store RD over Drain Ditch

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Texas · 12.85 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 201010AA0115006

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
459
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gore Store RD over Drain Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gore Store RD over Drain Ditch in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 459 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesGore Store RD
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location12.85 MI E of US 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.47188, -94.21951
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2019)
Projected traffic643 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gore Store RD over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gore Store RD over Drain Ditch 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 Gore Store RD over Drain Ditch carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gore Store RD over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gore Store RD over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.