US Bridges

Roman Forest Blvd over Peach Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 3.0 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121700AA2081001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,470
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roman Forest Blvd over Peach Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roman Forest Blvd over Peach Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 3,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2026. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRoman Forest Blvd
CrossesPeach Creek
Location3.0 MI E of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17273, -95.17755
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,470 (2009)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2026
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roman Forest Blvd over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roman Forest Blvd over Peach 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Roman Forest Blvd over Peach Creek carry?

About 3,470 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roman Forest Blvd over Peach Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Roman Forest Blvd over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.