US Bridges

SH 105 over Stewart Crk Br

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of FM 2854 · Structure no. 121700033803084

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Stewart Crk Br is a concrete culvert carrying SH 105 over Stewart Crk Br in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 78 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 21,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,828 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 105
CrossesStewart Crk Br
Location0.30 MI E of FM 2854
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38643, -95.67169
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,800 (2023)
Projected traffic31,828 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 105 over Stewart Crk Br built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SH 105 over Stewart Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Stewart Crk Br carry?

About 21,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Stewart Crk Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over Stewart Crk Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.