US Bridges

Southern Oaks DR over Little Caney Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Conroe Port · Structure no. 121700C00831002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southern Oaks DR over Little Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Southern Oaks DR over Little Caney Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSouthern Oaks DR
CrossesLittle Caney Creek
Location0.30 MI E of Conroe Port
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29288, -95.42272
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic45 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Southern Oaks DR over Little Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southern Oaks DR over Little Caney 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Southern Oaks DR over Little Caney Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Southern Oaks DR over Little Caney Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Southern Oaks DR over Little Caney Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.