US Bridges

Ee Obannion over Ponds Creek

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of FM 1098 · Structure no. 122370B00335001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ee Obannion over Ponds Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ee Obannion over Ponds Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 850 by 2029. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEe Obannion
CrossesPonds Creek
Location0.20 MI SE of FM 1098
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10311, -95.98746
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2009)
Projected traffic850 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ee Obannion over Ponds Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ee Obannion 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ee Obannion over Ponds Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Ee Obannion over Ponds Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ee Obannion over Ponds Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.