US Bridges

Hackberry ST over Lost Creek

Fair

Robertson County, Texas · 0.45 MI SE of US 79 · Structure no. 171980B00160001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
644
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hackberry ST over Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hackberry ST over Lost Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 644 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHackberry ST
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.45 MI SE of US 79
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRobertson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.86689, -96.59439
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic644 (2022)
Projected traffic902 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hackberry ST over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hackberry ST over Lost Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hackberry ST over Lost Creek carry?

About 644 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hackberry ST over Lost Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hackberry ST over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.