US Bridges

Indian Wells LN over Stewarts Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.03 MI SW of Westchest · Structure no. 121700F00075010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Wells LN over Stewarts Creek is a steel other carrying Indian Wells LN over Stewarts Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Wells LN
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location0.03 MI SW of Westchest
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38875, -95.49188
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Wells LN over Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Wells LN 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Wells LN over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Indian Wells LN over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Wells LN over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.