W Essex DR over Little Caney Creek
FairMontgomery County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of San Jacinto · Structure no. 121700A22796010
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Other
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Essex DR over Little Caney Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying W Essex DR over Little Caney Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Essex DR over Little Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Essex DR over Little Caney 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does W Essex DR over Little Caney Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W Essex DR over Little Caney Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns W Essex DR over Little Caney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.