Branch Crossing DR over Bear Branch
GoodMontgomery County, Texas · 0.9 MI SW Research Frst · Structure no. 121700AA2100001
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Branch Crossing DR over Bear Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Branch Crossing DR over Bear Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2026. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Branch Crossing DR over Bear Branch built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Branch Crossing DR 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Branch Crossing DR over Bear Branch carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Branch Crossing DR over Bear Branch?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Branch Crossing DR over Bear Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.