Research Forest WB over Bear Branch
GoodMontgomery County, Texas · 0.4 MI NW of Gosling Rd. · Structure no. 121700AA2063003
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 273 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Research Forest WB over Bear Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Research Forest WB over Bear Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2033. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Research Forest WB over Bear Branch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Research Forest WB over Bear Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Research Forest WB over Bear Branch carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Research Forest WB over Bear Branch?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Research Forest WB over Bear Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.