US Bridges

Edgewater DR over Windcrest Lake

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.70 NW of Sunrise DR · Structure no. 121700A00280010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
58 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewater DR over Windcrest Lake is a steel culvert carrying Edgewater DR over Windcrest Lake in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewater DR
CrossesWindcrest Lake
Location0.70 NW of Sunrise DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21225, -95.65195
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Edgewater DR over Windcrest Lake built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewater DR over Windcrest Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Edgewater DR over Windcrest Lake carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Edgewater DR over Windcrest Lake?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewater DR over Windcrest Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.