US Bridges

Southmore DR over Val Wood Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of Ed Kharbat D · Structure no. 121700C00831001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southmore DR over Val Wood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Southmore DR over Val Wood Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthmore DR
CrossesVal Wood Branch
Location0.60 MI W of Ed Kharbat D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2918, -95.43891
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic10 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Southmore DR over Val Wood Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southmore DR over Val Wood 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Southmore DR over Val Wood Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Southmore DR over Val Wood Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Southmore DR over Val Wood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.