US Bridges

Palmer Woods DR over Palmer Lake

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.25 MI W Cochrans Xing · Structure no. 121700AA2067001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer Woods DR over Palmer Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Palmer Woods DR over Palmer Lake 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPalmer Woods DR
CrossesPalmer Lake
Location0.25 MI W Cochrans Xing
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19039, -95.52827
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Palmer Woods DR over Palmer Lake built?

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

What condition is Palmer Woods DR over Palmer Lake 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Palmer Woods DR over Palmer Lake carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Palmer Woods DR over Palmer Lake?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer Woods DR over Palmer Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.