US Bridges

Taylor Crossing D over Drainage Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Kinderwood TR · Structure no. 121700AA5984082

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Crossing D over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Taylor Crossing D over Drainage Ditch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTaylor Crossing D
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI E of Kinderwood TR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27684, -95.54532
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic750 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Taylor Crossing D over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Crossing D over Drainage Ditch 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 Taylor Crossing D over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Crossing D over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Crossing D over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.