US Bridges

Woodlands Pkwy EB over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 5.3 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121700AA0601001

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,181
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlands Pkwy EB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodlands Pkwy EB over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 40 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 23,181 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,453 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodlands Pkwy EB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.3 MI W of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16016, -95.49792
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,181 (2022)
Projected traffic32,453 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Woodlands Pkwy EB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Woodlands Pkwy EB over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Woodlands Pkwy EB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 23,181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Woodlands Pkwy EB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlands Pkwy EB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.