US Bridges

Bronze Trace DR over Trib Lake Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Deerbourne DR · Structure no. 121700AA5997083

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bronze Trace DR over Trib Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bronze Trace DR over Trib Lake Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBronze Trace DR
CrossesTrib Lake Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Deerbourne DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27645, -95.53809
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Bronze Trace DR over Trib Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bronze Trace DR over Trib Lake Creek 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 Bronze Trace DR over Trib Lake Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bronze Trace DR over Trib Lake Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Bronze Trace DR over Trib Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.