US Bridges

Hardwick RD over Buttonwillow Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 707 · Structure no. 082210B21940001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,784
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardwick RD over Buttonwillow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hardwick RD over Buttonwillow Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,784 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHardwick RD
CrossesButtonwillow Creek
Location0.50 MI N of FM 707
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36026, -99.75961
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,784 (2020)
Projected traffic1,984 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hardwick RD over Buttonwillow Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardwick RD over Buttonwillow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Hardwick RD over Buttonwillow Creek carry?

About 1,784 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hardwick RD over Buttonwillow Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hardwick RD over Buttonwillow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.