US Bridges

Taylor Ridge Way over Trib Lake Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Bronze Trace · Structure no. 121700AA8295087

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Ridge Way over Trib Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Taylor Ridge Way over Trib Lake Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTaylor Ridge Way
CrossesTrib Lake Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Bronze Trace
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27881, -95.53766
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Taylor Ridge Way over Trib Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Ridge Way 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 Taylor Ridge Way over Trib Lake Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Taylor Ridge Way over Trib Lake Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Ridge Way over Trib Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.