US Bridges

Pinewood Blvd over Coon Marsh

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 201010AA0490002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,420
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinewood Blvd over Coon Marsh is a concrete slab carrying Pinewood Blvd over Coon Marsh in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,420 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPinewood Blvd
CrossesCoon Marsh
Location0.9 MI N of SH 105
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15147, -94.31542
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,420 (2015)
Projected traffic2,420 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pinewood Blvd over Coon Marsh built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinewood Blvd over Coon Marsh 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 Pinewood Blvd over Coon Marsh carry?

About 2,420 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Pinewood Blvd over Coon Marsh?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pinewood Blvd over Coon Marsh?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.