US Bridges

Rucker Street over Lambert Branch

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 0.02 MI W of FM 51 · Structure no. 021120B00165001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,651
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rucker Street over Lambert Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rucker Street over Lambert Branch in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 2,651 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,670 by 2029. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRucker Street
CrossesLambert Branch
Location0.02 MI W of FM 51
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44607, -97.78818
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,651 (2024)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Rucker Street over Lambert Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rucker Street over Lambert Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rucker Street over Lambert Branch carry?

About 2,651 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Rucker Street over Lambert Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rucker Street over Lambert Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.