US Bridges

Hardin Store RD over Decker Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.0 MI NE of SH 249 · Structure no. 121700AA0852001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardin Store RD over Decker Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Hardin Store RD over Decker Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesHardin Store RD
CrossesDecker Branch
Location1.0 MI NE of SH 249
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14299, -95.64257
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2015)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardin Store RD over Decker Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardin Store RD over Decker 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hardin Store RD over Decker Branch carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hardin Store RD over Decker Branch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Hardin Store RD over Decker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.