US Bridges

Scarlet Oak Trail over White Oak Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Great Oak Bl · Structure no. 121700A01102035

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scarlet Oak Trail over White Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scarlet Oak Trail over White Oak 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesScarlet Oak Trail
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Great Oak Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16659, -95.41029
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2021)
Projected traffic233 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Scarlet Oak Trail over White Oak Creek built?

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

What condition is Scarlet Oak Trail over White Oak 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 Scarlet Oak Trail over White Oak Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Scarlet Oak Trail over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Scarlet Oak Trail over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.