US Bridges

Savage Rd/Cr 113 over Hardeman Slough

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 2.4 MI SE of FM 3156 · Structure no. 131580AA0457001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savage Rd/Cr 113 over Hardeman Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Savage Rd/Cr 113 over Hardeman Slough in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 345 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSavage Rd/Cr 113
CrossesHardeman Slough
Location2.4 MI SE of FM 3156
RouteCounty Highway 113
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.03161, -95.89589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Savage Rd/Cr 113 over Hardeman Slough built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Savage Rd/Cr 113 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 Savage Rd/Cr 113 over Hardeman Slough carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Savage Rd/Cr 113 over Hardeman Slough?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Savage Rd/Cr 113 over Hardeman Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.