US Bridges

Walden RD over Lake Conroe Stewart Crk

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 121700AA0175002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,630
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walden RD over Lake Conroe Stewart Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walden RD over Lake Conroe Stewart Crk in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2034. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWalden RD
CrossesLake Conroe Stewart Crk
Location0.75 MI N of SH 105
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39299, -95.65622
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,630 (2014)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walden RD over Lake Conroe Stewart Crk built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walden RD over Lake Conroe Stewart 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Walden RD over Lake Conroe Stewart Crk carry?

About 3,630 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walden RD over Lake Conroe Stewart Crk?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Walden RD over Lake Conroe Stewart Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.