US Bridges

Old Beaumont HWY over Village Creek Branch

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of US 96 · Structure no. 201010AA0339001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Beaumont HWY over Village Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Beaumont HWY over Village Creek Branch 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 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 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Beaumont HWY
CrossesVillage Creek Branch
Location0.80 MI S of US 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28726, -94.1821
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2015)
Projected traffic680 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Beaumont HWY over Village Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is Old Beaumont HWY over Village 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 Old Beaumont HWY over Village Creek Branch carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old Beaumont HWY over Village Creek Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Beaumont HWY over Village Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.