US Bridges

S Duck Creek RD over Lawrence Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of SH 105 · Structure no. 121700AA2011040

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Duck Creek RD over Lawrence Creek is a steel other carrying S Duck Creek RD over Lawrence Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2034. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS Duck Creek RD
CrossesLawrence Creek
Location0.1 MI S of SH 105
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32668, -95.23952
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2014)
Projected traffic750 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S Duck Creek RD over Lawrence Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Duck Creek RD over Lawrence 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 S Duck Creek RD over Lawrence Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Duck Creek RD over Lawrence Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S Duck Creek RD over Lawrence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.