US Bridges

Conroe DR over Pin Oak Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Roberson ST · Structure no. 121700C00200114

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conroe DR over Pin Oak Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Conroe DR over Pin Oak Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesConroe DR
CrossesPin Oak Branch
Location0.05 MI E of Roberson ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32226, -95.45942
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2013)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conroe DR over Pin Oak Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conroe DR over Pin Oak Branch 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 Conroe DR over Pin Oak Branch carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Conroe DR over Pin Oak Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Conroe DR over Pin Oak Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.