US Bridges

Research Forest EB over Bear Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.4 MI NW of Gosling RD · Structure no. 121700AA2063001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
275 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Research Forest EB over Bear Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Research Forest EB over Bear Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesResearch Forest EB
CrossesBear Branch
Location0.4 MI NW of Gosling RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18987, -95.49092
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2013)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Research Forest EB over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Research Forest EB over Bear 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Research Forest EB over Bear Branch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Research Forest EB over Bear Branch?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Research Forest EB over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.