US Bridges

Grogans Mill RD SB over Lake Harrison

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of Woodlands Pkw · Structure no. 121700AA0681122

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,300
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grogans Mill RD SB over Lake Harrison is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grogans Mill RD SB over Lake Harrison in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGrogans Mill RD SB
CrossesLake Harrison
Location2.0 MI S of Woodlands Pkw
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14425, -95.46944
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2016)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grogans Mill RD SB over Lake Harrison built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grogans Mill RD SB over Lake Harrison 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Grogans Mill RD SB over Lake Harrison carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grogans Mill RD SB over Lake Harrison?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Grogans Mill RD SB over Lake Harrison?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.