US Bridges

Exxon RD over Crystal Creek Draw

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of FM 3083 · Structure no. 121700AA1517058

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exxon RD over Crystal Creek Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exxon RD over Crystal Creek Draw in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2034. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesExxon RD
CrossesCrystal Creek Draw
Location0.8 MI W of FM 3083
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2761, -95.37433
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2014)
Projected traffic250 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Exxon RD over Crystal Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exxon RD over Crystal Creek Draw 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 Exxon RD over Crystal Creek Draw carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Exxon RD over Crystal Creek Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Exxon RD over Crystal Creek Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.