US Bridges

Cooks RD over Branch Massey Slough

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of US 96 · Structure no. 201010AA0536001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
307
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooks RD over Branch Massey Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cooks RD over Branch Massey Slough in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 365 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCooks RD
CrossesBranch Massey Slough
Location0.35 MI S of US 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31645, -94.17957
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2016)
Projected traffic365 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooks RD over Branch Massey Slough built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooks RD over Branch Massey Slough 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 Cooks RD over Branch Massey Slough carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Cooks RD over Branch Massey Slough?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cooks RD over Branch Massey Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.