US Bridges

Honea Egypt RD over Lake Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.45 MI N of FM 1488 · Structure no. 121700AA0481045

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honea Egypt RD over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Honea Egypt RD over Lake Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHonea Egypt RD
CrossesLake Creek
Location2.45 MI N of FM 1488
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25374, -95.57901
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2013)
Projected traffic800 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 Honea Egypt RD over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honea Egypt RD over Lake 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 Honea Egypt RD over Lake Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Honea Egypt RD over Lake Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Honea Egypt RD over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.