US Bridges

3rd ST over Drain

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Durdin Street · Structure no. 201010B00645001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd ST over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 3rd ST over Drain in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Carries3rd ST
CrossesDrain
Location0.1 MI N of Durdin Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33856, -94.18141
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 3rd ST over Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd ST over Drain 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 3rd ST over Drain carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 3rd ST over Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd ST over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.