US Bridges

Morgan Cemetery RD over Cain Branch

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of Fostoria RD · Structure no. 121700AA1937003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Cemetery RD over Cain Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Morgan Cemetery RD over Cain Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Cemetery RD
CrossesCain Branch
Location1.8 MI W of Fostoria RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.28451, -95.17487
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2013)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Cemetery RD over Cain Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Cemetery RD over Cain Branch 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 Morgan Cemetery RD over Cain Branch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Cemetery RD over Cain Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Cemetery RD over Cain Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.