US Bridges

W Branch Crossing over Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Woodlands Pky · Structure no. 121700AA0547001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,996
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Branch Crossing over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W Branch Crossing over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,996 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Branch Crossing
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI S of Woodlands Pky
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18391, -95.56789
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic6,996 (2016)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 W Branch Crossing over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Branch Crossing over Drainage Ditch 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 W Branch Crossing over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,996 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Branch Crossing over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns W Branch Crossing over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.