US Bridges

Emerald Forest DR over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Texas · .1 MI S of Crystalwood Es · Structure no. 121700AA1836001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerald Forest DR over Dry Creek is a steel other carrying Emerald Forest DR over Dry Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerald Forest DR
CrossesDry Creek
Location.1 MI S of Crystalwood Es
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18585, -95.26889
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Emerald Forest DR over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerald Forest DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Emerald Forest DR over Dry Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Emerald Forest DR over Dry Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Emerald Forest DR over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.