US Bridges

Woodlands Pkwy over Spring Creek Tributary

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of FM 2978 · Structure no. 121700AA0601123

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,787
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlands Pkwy over Spring Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Woodlands Pkwy over Spring Creek Tributary in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13,787 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,850 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodlands Pkwy
CrossesSpring Creek Tributary
Location0.5 MI SE of FM 2978
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18846, -95.58328
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,787 (2020)
Projected traffic27,850 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodlands Pkwy over Spring Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlands Pkwy over Spring Creek Tributary 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 Woodlands Pkwy over Spring Creek Tributary carry?

About 13,787 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodlands Pkwy over Spring Creek Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Woodlands Pkwy over Spring Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.