US Bridges

Old Evadale RD over Barnes Br

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of US 96 · Structure no. 201010AA0552001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,360
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Evadale RD over Barnes Br is a concrete culvert carrying Old Evadale RD over Barnes Br in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 90 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 1,360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,385 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Evadale RD
CrossesBarnes Br
Location1.30 MI E of US 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35417, -94.12214
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2015)
Projected traffic2,385 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Evadale RD over Barnes Br built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Old Evadale RD over Barnes Br 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 Evadale RD over Barnes Br carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old Evadale RD over Barnes Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Old Evadale RD over Barnes Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.