Hardin Store RD over Cow Branch
FairMontgomery County, Texas · 1.6 MI NE of SH 249 · Structure no. 121700AA0852002
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,570
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hardin Store RD over Cow Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hardin Store RD over Cow Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,570 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hardin Store RD over Cow Branch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hardin Store RD over Cow Branch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Hardin Store RD over Cow Branch carry?
About 2,570 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hardin Store RD over Cow Branch?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hardin Store RD over Cow Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.