US Bridges

Armstrong Creek-Br over Armstrong Creek

Good

Houston County, Texas · No Data Entered · Structure no. 081303000003035

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Armstrong Creek-Br over Armstrong Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Armstrong Creek-Br over Armstrong Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2011. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesArmstrong Creek-Br
CrossesArmstrong Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 527.8
StateTexas
Coordinates31.29359, -95.12198
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation*: *
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2011
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$132 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Armstrong Creek-Br over Armstrong Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armstrong Creek-Br over Armstrong 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Armstrong Creek-Br over Armstrong Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Armstrong Creek-Br over Armstrong Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Armstrong Creek-Br over Armstrong Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.