US Bridges

SH 105 over Peach Creek

Fair

San Jacinto County, Texas · 0.0 MI E Montgomery C/L · Structure no. 112040033806069

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
665 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
10,511
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Peach Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 105 over Peach Creek in San Jacinto County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 82 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 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 10,511 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,630 by 2033. The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSH 105
CrossesPeach Creek
Location0.0 MI E Montgomery C/L
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32714, -95.22656
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadH 20
Structure length665 ft (202.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,511 (2019)
Projected traffic14,630 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 105 over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SH 105 over Peach 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Peach Creek carry?

About 10,511 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Peach Creek?

The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.