US Bridges

Stinson Lane over Mound Creek Draw

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.28 MI W of Highline DR · Structure no. 121700AA0387001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stinson Lane over Mound Creek Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stinson Lane over Mound Creek Draw in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStinson Lane
CrossesMound Creek Draw
Location0.28 MI W of Highline DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33412, -95.61817
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2014)
Projected traffic300 by 2034
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 Stinson Lane over Mound Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stinson Lane over Mound Creek Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Stinson Lane over Mound Creek Draw carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stinson Lane over Mound Creek Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stinson Lane over Mound Creek Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.