US Bridges

Liendo Pkwy. over Ponds Creek

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 122370AA2693005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
638
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liendo Pkwy. over Ponds Creek is a steel culvert carrying Liendo Pkwy. over Ponds Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 638 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLiendo Pkwy.
CrossesPonds Creek
Location0.3 MI N of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09301, -96.01246
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic638 (2016)
Projected traffic800 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Liendo Pkwy. over Ponds Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liendo Pkwy. over Ponds 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 Liendo Pkwy. over Ponds Creek carry?

About 638 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Liendo Pkwy. over Ponds Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Liendo Pkwy. over Ponds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.