US Bridges

N Park DR WB over Bens Branch Draw

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121700B47595002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,570
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Park DR WB over Bens Branch Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying N Park DR WB over Bens Branch Draw in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,570 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2026. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesN Park DR WB
CrossesBens Branch Draw
Location1.6 MI E of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06858, -95.22242
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,570 (2009)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Park DR WB over Bens Branch Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Park DR WB over Bens Branch Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does N Park DR WB over Bens Branch Draw carry?

About 26,570 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Park DR WB over Bens Branch Draw?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N Park DR WB over Bens Branch Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.