US Bridges

Meandering Bend DR over Harmony Crk

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of Allegro Bend · Structure no. 121700A97576056

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meandering Bend DR over Harmony Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meandering Bend DR over Harmony Crk in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeandering Bend DR
CrossesHarmony Crk
Location0.1 MI SW of Allegro Bend
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09307, -95.37272
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Meandering Bend DR over Harmony Crk built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meandering Bend DR over Harmony Crk 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 Meandering Bend DR over Harmony Crk carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Meandering Bend DR over Harmony Crk?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Meandering Bend DR over Harmony Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.