US Bridges

Rocky RD over West Fork Crystal Crk

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of FM 3083 · Structure no. 121700AA1766063

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky RD over West Fork Crystal Crk is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky RD over West Fork Crystal Crk 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 520 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2034. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRocky RD
CrossesWest Fork Crystal Crk
Location1.3 MI E of FM 3083
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29328, -95.36354
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2014)
Projected traffic850 by 2034
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky RD over West Fork Crystal Crk built?

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

What condition is Rocky RD over West Fork Crystal Crk 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 Rocky RD over West Fork Crystal Crk carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rocky RD over West Fork Crystal Crk?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky RD over West Fork Crystal Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.