US Bridges

Lake Woodlands DR over Ditch C

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of Grogans Mill · Structure no. 121700AA4680003

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Woodlands DR over Ditch C is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Woodlands DR over Ditch C 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Woodlands DR
CrossesDitch C
Location1.7 MI W of Grogans Mill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17087, -95.4904
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Lake Woodlands DR over Ditch C built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Woodlands DR over Ditch C 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Woodlands DR over Ditch C carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Lake Woodlands DR over Ditch C?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Lake Woodlands DR over Ditch C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.