US Bridges

Dauntless DR over Trib Dry Crk

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of Standard RD · Structure no. 121700AA3286055

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dauntless DR over Trib Dry Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dauntless DR over Trib Dry Crk in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDauntless DR
CrossesTrib Dry Crk
Location0.6 MI N of Standard RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16694, -95.58018
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dauntless DR over Trib Dry Crk built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dauntless DR over Trib Dry Crk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dauntless DR over Trib Dry Crk carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dauntless DR over Trib Dry Crk?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dauntless DR over Trib Dry Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.