US Bridges

Cimarron Crk Blvd over Bear Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of FM 1488 · Structure no. 121700A00166030

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cimarron Crk Blvd over Bear Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cimarron Crk Blvd over Bear Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCimarron Crk Blvd
CrossesBear Branch
Location0.15 MI S of FM 1488
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21874, -95.59409
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cimarron Crk Blvd over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cimarron Crk Blvd over Bear Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cimarron Crk Blvd over Bear Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cimarron Crk Blvd over Bear Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Cimarron Crk Blvd over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.