US Bridges

Whipporwill LN over E Fork Crystal Crk

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.04 MI N of SH 105 · Structure no. 121700AA1110001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,245
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whipporwill LN over E Fork Crystal Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whipporwill LN over E Fork Crystal Crk in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2034. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesWhipporwill LN
CrossesE Fork Crystal Crk
Location1.04 MI N of SH 105
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34021, -95.38882
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2016)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Whipporwill LN over E Fork Crystal Crk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whipporwill LN over E Fork Crystal Crk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Whipporwill LN over E Fork Crystal Crk carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whipporwill LN over E Fork Crystal Crk?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Whipporwill LN over E Fork Crystal Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.