US Bridges

Old Coach Road over Lake Apache

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of Stagecoach · Structure no. 121700N00040025

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Coach Road over Lake Apache is a concrete culvert carrying Old Coach Road over Lake Apache in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 527 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Coach Road
CrossesLake Apache
Location0.1 MI NW of Stagecoach
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.14291, -95.71092
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2021)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks3%
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 Old Coach Road over Lake Apache built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Coach Road over Lake Apache 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Coach Road over Lake Apache carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Coach Road over Lake Apache?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Coach Road over Lake Apache?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.