US Bridges

SH 105 over Lake Conroe Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 6.50 MI SE of FM 149 · Structure no. 121700033803100

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,249
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Lake Conroe Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 105 over Lake Conroe Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 53 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 40,249 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,154 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 105
CrossesLake Conroe Creek
Location6.50 MI SE of FM 149
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35865, -95.59662
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,249 (2023)
Projected traffic57,154 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
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 Lake Conroe Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SH 105 over Lake Conroe Creek 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 Lake Conroe Creek carry?

About 40,249 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Lake Conroe Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over Lake Conroe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.