US Bridges

Dacus Johnson RD over Lake Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.71 MI E of FM 1486 · Structure no. 121700AA0150001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dacus Johnson RD over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dacus Johnson RD over Lake 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesDacus Johnson RD
CrossesLake Creek
Location0.71 MI E of FM 1486
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4456, -95.78172
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2014)
Projected traffic280 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Dacus Johnson RD over Lake Creek built?

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

What condition is Dacus Johnson RD over Lake 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dacus Johnson RD over Lake Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dacus Johnson RD over Lake Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dacus Johnson RD over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.