US Bridges

Airport Road over Hardin Branch

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.588 MI SE of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300B00015003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,018
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Hardin Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Airport Road over Hardin Branch in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,018 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesHardin Branch
Location1.588 MI SE of SH 34
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70957, -96.25788
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,018 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
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 Airport Road over Hardin Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over Hardin 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Hardin Branch carry?

About 2,018 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Airport Road over Hardin Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over Hardin Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.