US Bridges

Fish Creek Trfr NB over Lake Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.73 MI N of FM 1488 · Structure no. 121700A01114036

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,295 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,493
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Creek Trfr NB over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fish Creek Trfr NB over Lake Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,493 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2035. The structure is 1,295 ft (394.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFish Creek Trfr NB
CrossesLake Creek
Location2.73 MI N of FM 1488
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25952, -95.564
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,295 ft (394.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,493 (2016)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fish Creek Trfr NB over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Creek Trfr NB over Lake 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fish Creek Trfr NB over Lake Creek carry?

About 1,493 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fish Creek Trfr NB over Lake Creek?

The structure is 1,295 ft (394.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Creek Trfr NB over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.