US Bridges

SH 105 over Stewarts Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121700033804054

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,302
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Stewarts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 105 over Stewarts Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 89 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 20,302 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,790 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 105
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location2.00 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31615, -95.44031
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,302 (2024)
Projected traffic22,790 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SH 105 over Stewarts 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 20,302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.