US Bridges

Blue Heron DR over Martin Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of SH 105 · Structure no. 121700A00466010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Heron DR over Martin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Blue Heron DR over Martin Creek 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 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBlue Heron DR
CrossesMartin Creek
Location0.2 MI SW of SH 105
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37561, -95.64369
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2021)
Projected traffic242 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Blue Heron DR over Martin Creek built?

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

What condition is Blue Heron DR over Martin Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Heron DR over Martin Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Blue Heron DR over Martin Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Blue Heron DR over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.