US Bridges

SH 99 EB over Spring Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.45 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121700351007167

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,507 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 99 EB over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 99 EB over Spring Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2036. The structure is 2,507 ft (764.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 99 EB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.45 MI E of IH 45
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09332, -95.41329
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,507 ft (764.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2016)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 99 EB over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 99 EB over Spring 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 99 EB over Spring Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 99 EB over Spring Creek?

The structure is 2,507 ft (764.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 99 EB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.