US Bridges

Allenhurst/Cr 142 over Hardeman Slough

FairPosted for load

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.8 MI NE of FM 2540 · Structure no. 131580AA0152002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
389
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allenhurst/Cr 142 over Hardeman Slough is a steel continuous other carrying Allenhurst/Cr 142 over Hardeman Slough in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 389 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesAllenhurst/Cr 142
CrossesHardeman Slough
Location0.8 MI NE of FM 2540
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.99352, -95.85707
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Allenhurst/Cr 142 over Hardeman Slough built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allenhurst/Cr 142 over Hardeman Slough 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Allenhurst/Cr 142 over Hardeman Slough carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Allenhurst/Cr 142 over Hardeman Slough?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Allenhurst/Cr 142 over Hardeman Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.