US Bridges

US 80 over Hardin Branch

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.85 MI E of FM 429 · Structure no. 181300009505030

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,684
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Hardin Branch is a concrete slab carrying US 80 over Hardin Branch in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 100 years old, older 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 7,684 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,850 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesHardin Branch
Location1.85 MI E of FM 429
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72828, -96.21462
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,684 (2023)
Projected traffic15,850 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Hardin Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 80 over Hardin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Hardin Branch carry?

About 7,684 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Hardin Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Hardin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.