Old Van Vleck RD over Hardeman Slough
FairMatagorda County, Texas · 3.4 MI SW of FM 1728 · Structure no. 131580AA0481003
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 999
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Van Vleck RD over Hardeman Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Van Vleck RD over Hardeman Slough in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Van Vleck RD over Hardeman Slough built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Van Vleck RD 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 Old Van Vleck RD over Hardeman Slough carry?
About 999 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Van Vleck RD over Hardeman Slough?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old Van Vleck RD over Hardeman Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.