US Bridges

Whispering Mple Wy over Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of Rayford RD · Structure no. 121700A69075010

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

About this bridge

Whispering Mple Wy over Drainage Ditch is a other culvert carrying Whispering Mple Wy 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.

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 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhispering Mple Wy
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.15 MI SW of Rayford RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09081, -95.35018
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
MaterialOther
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 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 Whispering Mple Wy over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Whispering Mple Wy 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 Whispering Mple Wy over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is Whispering Mple Wy over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Whispering Mple Wy over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.