US Bridges

FM 13 over Hardy Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of Loop 571 · Structure no. 102010059102003

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,670
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 13 over Hardy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 13 over Hardy Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 101 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 5 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 5,670 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,938 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 13
CrossesHardy Creek
Location1.7 MI E of Loop 571
RouteState Highway 13
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15195, -94.81073
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,670 (2021)
Projected traffic7,938 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 13 over Hardy Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is FM 13 over Hardy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 13 over Hardy Creek carry?

About 5,670 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 13 over Hardy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FM 13 over Hardy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.