US Bridges

Ranch Crest DR over Log Gully

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of FM 1488 · Structure no. 121700A01039031

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ranch Crest DR over Log Gully is a steel culvert carrying Ranch Crest DR over Log Gully in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRanch Crest DR
CrossesLog Gully
Location0.10 MI N of FM 1488
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19135, -95.80244
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ranch Crest DR over Log Gully built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ranch Crest DR over Log Gully 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 Ranch Crest DR over Log Gully carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ranch Crest DR over Log Gully?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ranch Crest DR over Log Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.