US Bridges

Valley Ranch Pkwy over White Oak Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.11 MI N of N Grnd Pkwy · Structure no. 121700A66214010

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Ranch Pkwy over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Ranch Pkwy over White Oak Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValley Ranch Pkwy
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.11 MI N of N Grnd Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13274, -95.24356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Valley Ranch Pkwy over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Ranch Pkwy over White Oak Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Ranch Pkwy over White Oak Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Ranch Pkwy over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Ranch Pkwy over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.