US Bridges

Ridge Lake DR over Fish Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Fish Creek TH · Structure no. 121700A01061032

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
89 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Lake DR over Fish Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ridge Lake DR over Fish 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Lake DR
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Fish Creek TH
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29857, -95.57283
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic600 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ridge Lake DR over Fish Creek built?

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

What condition is Ridge Lake DR over Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Lake DR over Fish Creek carry?

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

How long is Ridge Lake DR over Fish Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Lake DR over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.