US Bridges

S Trace DR over Stowe Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.41 MI W of Fish Crk Tfa · Structure no. 121700A01246033

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Trace DR over Stowe Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S Trace DR over Stowe Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Trace DR
CrossesStowe Branch
Location0.41 MI W of Fish Crk Tfa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24613, -95.5695
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic60 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 S Trace DR over Stowe Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Trace DR over Stowe Branch 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 S Trace DR over Stowe Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Trace DR over Stowe Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns S Trace DR over Stowe Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.