US Bridges

Old Coach RD over Lake Apache Spillway

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of Stagecoach · Structure no. 121700N00040010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Coach RD over Lake Apache Spillway is a concrete culvert carrying Old Coach RD over Lake Apache Spillway in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Coach RD
CrossesLake Apache Spillway
Location0.1 MI NW of Stagecoach
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14278, -95.71077
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Coach RD over Lake Apache Spillway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Coach RD over Lake Apache Spillway 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 Old Coach RD over Lake Apache Spillway carry?

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

How long is Old Coach RD over Lake Apache Spillway?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Old Coach RD over Lake Apache Spillway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.