US Bridges

Howard Clemmons RD over Lambert Branch

Fair

Hood County, Texas · .2 MI W of W Pearl ST · Structure no. 021120B00385001

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard Clemmons RD over Lambert Branch is a steel culvert carrying Howard Clemmons RD over Lambert Branch in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 30 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHoward Clemmons RD
CrossesLambert Branch
Location.2 MI W of W Pearl ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43976, -97.8129
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic100 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 Howard Clemmons RD over Lambert Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Howard Clemmons RD 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 Howard Clemmons RD over Lambert Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Howard Clemmons RD over Lambert Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Howard Clemmons RD over Lambert Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.