US Bridges

Foster RD over Stewarts Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of SH 75 · Structure no. 121700C00330001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foster RD over Stewarts Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Foster RD over Stewarts Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFoster RD
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location1.40 MI E of SH 75
RouteCity Street 663
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2952, -95.43376
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2013)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foster RD over Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foster RD over Stewarts Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Foster RD over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Foster RD over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Foster RD over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.