US Bridges

Mall Ring RD over Woodlands Waterway

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.17 MI E of Woodloch · Structure no. 121700A00773023

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mall Ring RD over Woodlands Waterway is a steel truss - deck carrying Mall Ring RD over Woodlands Waterway in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMall Ring RD
CrossesWoodlands Waterway
Location0.17 MI E of Woodloch
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16226, -95.45256
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mall Ring RD over Woodlands Waterway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mall Ring RD over Woodlands Waterway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mall Ring RD over Woodlands Waterway carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mall Ring RD over Woodlands Waterway?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mall Ring RD over Woodlands Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.