US Bridges

King Palms Way over Drain

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 0.03 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 201010C00101001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Palms Way over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying King Palms Way over Drain 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 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesKing Palms Way
CrossesDrain
Location0.03 MI E of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23424, -94.20347
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2014)
Projected traffic400 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 King Palms Way over Drain built?

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

What condition is King Palms Way over Drain 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 King Palms Way over Drain carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is King Palms Way over Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns King Palms Way over Drain?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.