US Bridges

Depty Larry Miller over Lambert Branch

Good

Hood County, Texas · .2 MI W of Pearl ST · Structure no. 021120B00390001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
69 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Depty Larry Miller over Lambert Branch is a steel culvert carrying Depty Larry Miller over Lambert Branch in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1995, 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDepty Larry Miller
CrossesLambert Branch
Location.2 MI W of Pearl ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44259, -97.80469
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 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 Depty Larry Miller over Lambert Branch built?

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

What condition is Depty Larry Miller over Lambert 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Depty Larry Miller over Lambert Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Depty Larry Miller over Lambert Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Depty Larry Miller over Lambert Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.