US Bridges

Harvill DR over W Fork Crystal Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of Gerry RD · Structure no. 121700A30586010

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvill DR over W Fork Crystal Creek is a steel culvert carrying Harvill DR over W Fork Crystal Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvill DR
CrossesW Fork Crystal Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of Gerry RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33188, -95.40022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvill DR over W Fork Crystal Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvill DR over W Fork Crystal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Harvill DR over W Fork Crystal Creek carry?

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

How long is Harvill DR over W Fork Crystal Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Harvill DR over W Fork Crystal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.