US Bridges

Penick RD over Mound Crk

Good

Waller County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of Hempstead Rd. · Structure no. 122370AA0388262

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penick RD over Mound Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penick RD over Mound Crk in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPenick RD
CrossesMound Crk
Location1.5 MI S of Hempstead Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03493, -95.92727
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2009)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Penick RD over Mound Crk built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penick RD over Mound Crk 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 Penick RD over Mound Crk carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Penick RD over Mound Crk?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Penick RD over Mound Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.