US Bridges

W Fordall ST over Hardy Br

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of SH 64 · Structure no. 102010C00405001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Fordall ST over Hardy Br is a concrete culvert carrying W Fordall ST over Hardy Br in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Fordall ST
CrossesHardy Br
Location1.0 MI S of SH 64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15637, -94.80619
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2010)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2030
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Fordall ST over Hardy Br built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Fordall ST over Hardy Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W Fordall ST over Hardy Br carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W Fordall ST over Hardy Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W Fordall ST over Hardy Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.