US Bridges

Bentwood Oaks EB over Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.38 MI W of IH69 · Structure no. 121700A09681010

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bentwood Oaks EB over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bentwood Oaks EB over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBentwood Oaks EB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.38 MI W of IH69
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08045, -95.2504
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Bentwood Oaks EB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bentwood Oaks EB over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bentwood Oaks EB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bentwood Oaks EB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bentwood Oaks EB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.