US Bridges

Hayes Rd/Cr 319 over Mill Creek Branch

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of FM 418 · Structure no. 201010AA0904001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
85 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayes Rd/Cr 319 over Mill Creek Branch is a steel culvert carrying Hayes Rd/Cr 319 over Mill Creek Branch in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHayes Rd/Cr 319
CrossesMill Creek Branch
Location0.8 MI N of FM 418
RouteCounty Highway 319
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37339, -94.18764
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2019)
Projected traffic725 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 Hayes Rd/Cr 319 over Mill Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayes Rd/Cr 319 over Mill Creek 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 Hayes Rd/Cr 319 over Mill Creek Branch carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hayes Rd/Cr 319 over Mill Creek Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Hayes Rd/Cr 319 over Mill Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.