US Bridges

Waterbend Cove over Woodsons Gully

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Woodsons Rsrv · Structure no. 121700AA7980058

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterbend Cove over Woodsons Gully is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterbend Cove over Woodsons Gully 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterbend Cove
CrossesWoodsons Gully
Location0.2 MI E of Woodsons Rsrv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11901, -95.36169
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Waterbend Cove over Woodsons Gully built?

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

What condition is Waterbend Cove over Woodsons Gully 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 Waterbend Cove over Woodsons Gully carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Waterbend Cove over Woodsons Gully?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Waterbend Cove over Woodsons Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.