US Bridges

Richardson ST over Hardy Br

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Evenside · Structure no. 102010C01065001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,410
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richardson ST over Hardy Br is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richardson ST over Hardy Br in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRichardson ST
CrossesHardy Br
Location0.3 MI E of Evenside
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14721, -94.81108
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2010)
Projected traffic6,500 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 Richardson ST over Hardy Br built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richardson 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 Richardson ST over Hardy Br carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Richardson ST over Hardy Br?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Richardson ST over Hardy Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.