US Bridges

Imperial Oaks Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of Rayford RD · Structure no. 121700A33635010

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Imperial Oaks Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Imperial Oaks Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesImperial Oaks Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.90 MI N of Rayford RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13785, -95.41061
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2016)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2036
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 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 Imperial Oaks Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Imperial Oaks Blvd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Imperial Oaks Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Imperial Oaks Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Imperial Oaks Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.