US Bridges

Old HWY 105 over Egypt Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of FM 2854 · Structure no. 121700AA0313002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 105 over Egypt Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old HWY 105 over Egypt Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 105
CrossesEgypt Creek
Location0.45 MI N of FM 2854
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32404, -95.55051
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic240 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old HWY 105 over Egypt Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 105 over Egypt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 105 over Egypt Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Old HWY 105 over Egypt Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Old HWY 105 over Egypt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.