US Bridges

Mormon Church Rd. over Branch

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 92 · Structure no. 201010AA0313001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,003
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mormon Church Rd. over Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mormon Church Rd. over Branch in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,003 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,404 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMormon Church Rd.
CrossesBranch
Location0.2 MI W of FM 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38038, -94.17712
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,003 (2019)
Projected traffic1,404 by 2039
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 Mormon Church Rd. over Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mormon Church Rd. over Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mormon Church Rd. over Branch carry?

About 1,003 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mormon Church Rd. over Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mormon Church Rd. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.