US Bridges

Stagecoach RD over Lake Hardin Branch

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Montgomery County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Walnut Ck RD · Structure no. 121700AA0919001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
838
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stagecoach RD over Lake Hardin Branch is a concrete frame carrying Stagecoach RD over Lake Hardin Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 838 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesStagecoach RD
CrossesLake Hardin Branch
Location0.05 MI N of Walnut Ck RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14033, -95.70999
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2016)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stagecoach RD over Lake Hardin Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stagecoach RD over Lake Hardin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Stagecoach RD over Lake Hardin Branch carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stagecoach RD over Lake Hardin Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Stagecoach RD over Lake Hardin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.