US Bridges

Montgomery Crk Trl over Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of SH 242 · Structure no. 121700A45504010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Crk Trl over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Montgomery Crk Trl over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,100 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMontgomery Crk Trl
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.10 MI N of SH 242
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20965, -95.42716
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2016)
Projected traffic2,100 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 Montgomery Crk Trl over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery Crk Trl 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 Montgomery Crk Trl over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is Montgomery Crk Trl over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Montgomery Crk Trl over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.