US Bridges

Maplewood DR over Oak Ridge Ditch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Spg Pines DR · Structure no. 121700AA1655094

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,411
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maplewood DR over Oak Ridge Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maplewood DR over Oak Ridge Ditch 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 1,411 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2026. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaplewood DR
CrossesOak Ridge Ditch
Location0.25 MI N of Spg Pines DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14479, -95.44161
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,411 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maplewood DR over Oak Ridge Ditch built?

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

What condition is Maplewood DR over Oak Ridge Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Maplewood DR over Oak Ridge Ditch carry?

About 1,411 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Maplewood DR over Oak Ridge Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Maplewood DR over Oak Ridge Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.