US Bridges

Hardy Avenue over Southern Pacific RR

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Navarro County, Texas · 0.31 MI SW of Bus Loop 45 · Structure no. 181750B00460001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,722
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy Avenue over Southern Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Avenue over Southern Pacific RR in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,722 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHardy Avenue
CrossesSouthern Pacific RR
Location0.31 MI SW of Bus Loop 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.12053, -96.47047
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,722 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$145,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardy Avenue over Southern Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Avenue over Southern Pacific RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does Hardy Avenue over Southern Pacific RR carry?

About 5,722 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hardy Avenue over Southern Pacific RR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Avenue over Southern Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.