US Bridges

Mount Miriah Rd. over Lake Creek Draw

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 3.33 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 121700AA0435010

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Miriah Rd. over Lake Creek Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mount Miriah Rd. over Lake Creek Draw in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMount Miriah Rd.
CrossesLake Creek Draw
Location3.33 MI N of SH 105
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39925, -95.78968
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2016)
Projected traffic212 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mount Miriah Rd. over Lake Creek Draw built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Miriah Rd. over Lake Creek Draw 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 Mount Miriah Rd. over Lake Creek Draw carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mount Miriah Rd. over Lake Creek Draw?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Miriah Rd. over Lake Creek Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.