US Bridges

Hidden Winds DR over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.46 MI SE of Benders LA · Structure no. 121700A31719011

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hidden Winds DR over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Hidden Winds DR over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHidden Winds DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.46 MI SE of Benders LA
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0882, -95.35032
Functional classUrban 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2021)
Projected traffic233 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Hidden Winds DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hidden Winds DR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hidden Winds DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hidden Winds DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Hidden Winds DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.