US Bridges

Branch Crossing over Spring Creek Tributary

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.25 MI SW Woodlands Pkwy · Structure no. 121700AA2100002

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,922
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branch Crossing over Spring Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Branch Crossing over Spring Creek Tributary in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,922 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBranch Crossing
CrossesSpring Creek Tributary
Location0.25 MI SW Woodlands Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17981, -95.57126
Functional classUrban 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,922 (2020)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Branch Crossing over Spring Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branch Crossing over Spring Creek Tributary 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 over Spring Creek Tributary carry?

About 4,922 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Branch Crossing over Spring Creek Tributary?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Branch Crossing over Spring Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.