US Bridges

Slaydon ST over Hardy Br

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Evenside · Structure no. 102010C01140001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
788
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slaydon ST over Hardy Br is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slaydon 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 788 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2030. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSlaydon ST
CrossesHardy Br
Location0.2 MI E of Evenside
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14088, -94.81179
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2023)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2030
Trucks2%
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 Slaydon ST over Hardy Br built?

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

What condition is Slaydon 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 Slaydon ST over Hardy Br carry?

About 788 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Slaydon ST over Hardy Br?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Slaydon ST over Hardy Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.