US Bridges

Crighton RD over Stewarts Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121700C00212001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
610 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,860
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crighton RD over Stewarts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crighton RD over Stewarts Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2033. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCrighton RD
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location0.5 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26563, -95.45001
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length610 ft (185.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,860 (2013)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2033
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crighton RD over Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crighton RD over Stewarts 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Crighton RD over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 5,860 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crighton RD over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Crighton RD over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.