US Bridges

Lexington DR over Carters Slough

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.37 MI S of SH 242 · Structure no. 121700AA1352055

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
830
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington DR over Carters Slough is a prestressed concrete other carrying Lexington DR over Carters Slough in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington DR
CrossesCarters Slough
Location0.37 MI S of SH 242
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20329, -95.41898
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2013)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lexington DR over Carters Slough built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington DR over Carters Slough 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 Lexington DR over Carters Slough carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lexington DR over Carters Slough?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington DR over Carters Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.