US Bridges

Grand Village Blvd over Grand Lake Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 121700C00392044

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Village Blvd over Grand Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Village Blvd over Grand Lake Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrand Village Blvd
CrossesGrand Lake Creek
Location0.9 MI W of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27756, -95.4712
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Village Blvd over Grand Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Village Blvd over Grand 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Village Blvd over Grand Lake Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grand Village Blvd over Grand Lake Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Village Blvd over Grand Lake Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.