US Bridges

Montgomery RD over Powers Branch

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of Brysan Lane · Structure no. 180710AA0225001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery RD over Powers Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montgomery RD over Powers Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMontgomery RD
CrossesPowers Branch
Location0.90 MI W of Brysan Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53276, -96.91197
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Montgomery RD over Powers Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery RD over Powers Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Montgomery RD over Powers Branch carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery RD over Powers Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery RD over Powers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.