US Bridges

Texaco Road over E Fork Crystal Crk

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 3038 · Structure no. 121700AA1518060

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texaco Road over E Fork Crystal Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Texaco Road over E Fork Crystal Crk in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTexaco Road
CrossesE Fork Crystal Crk
Location0.6 MI W of FM 3038
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26759, -95.36113
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Texaco Road over E Fork Crystal Crk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texaco Road over E Fork Crystal Crk 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 Texaco Road over E Fork Crystal Crk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Texaco Road over E Fork Crystal Crk?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Texaco Road over E Fork Crystal Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.