US Bridges

Superior RD over Lake Crk

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.7 MI of FM 1488 · Structure no. 121700AA0495002

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Superior RD over Lake Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Superior RD over Lake Crk in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSuperior RD
CrossesLake Crk
Location1.7 MI of FM 1488
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2438, -95.62999
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2010)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Superior RD over Lake Crk built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Superior RD over Lake 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Superior RD over Lake Crk carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Superior RD over Lake Crk?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Superior RD over Lake Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.