US Bridges

Old Houston RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of FM 242 · Structure no. 121700AA1576062

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,248
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Houston RD over Dry Creek is a steel other carrying Old Houston RD over Dry Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 2,248 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Houston RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.3 MI S of FM 242
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21015, -95.30429
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,248 (2016)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Old Houston RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Houston RD over Dry Creek 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 Old Houston RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,248 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Houston RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Houston RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.