US Bridges

Hardy Bottom RD over Winters Bayou

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 3.6 MI SE of FM 1375 · Structure no. 172360AA0254001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy Bottom RD over Winters Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Bottom RD over Winters Bayou in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHardy Bottom RD
CrossesWinters Bayou
Location3.6 MI SE of FM 1375
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59192, -95.37663
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hardy Bottom RD over Winters Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Bottom RD over Winters Bayou 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 Hardy Bottom RD over Winters Bayou carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Hardy Bottom RD over Winters Bayou?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Bottom RD over Winters Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.