US Bridges

Cochrans Crossing over Bear Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of Woodlands Pk · Structure no. 121700AA2066001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cochrans Crossing over Bear Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cochrans Crossing over Bear Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCochrans Crossing
CrossesBear Branch
Location1.1 MI N of Woodlands Pk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19207, -95.5252
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Cochrans Crossing over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cochrans Crossing 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Cochrans Crossing over Bear Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cochrans Crossing over Bear Branch?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cochrans Crossing over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.