US Bridges

Gene Campbell RD over Copeland Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.53 MI NE of FM 1314 · Structure no. 121700A26583010

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,589
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gene Campbell RD over Copeland Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gene Campbell RD over Copeland Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,589 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,424 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGene Campbell RD
CrossesCopeland Ditch
Location0.53 MI NE of FM 1314
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16494, -95.30357
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,589 (2022)
Projected traffic6,424 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Gene Campbell RD over Copeland Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gene Campbell RD over Copeland 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gene Campbell RD over Copeland Ditch carry?

About 4,589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Gene Campbell RD over Copeland Ditch?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gene Campbell RD over Copeland Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.