FM 2978 over Bear Branch

Good Condition49 years old23,400 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMontgomery
Location1.3 Mi S Of FM 1488
CarriesFM 2978
CrossesBear Branch
Coordinates30.20590, -95.57839

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert7 (Good)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length41.3 ft (12.6 m)
Max Span5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Deck Width91.9 ft (28 m)
Deck Area352.8 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1977 (reconstructed 2021)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic23,400 (2020)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number121700305002002

Nearby Bridges

W Alden Bridge DR over Drainage Ditch 0.8 mi Good Terramont DR over Drainage Ditch 0.8 mi Good Nickaburr Creek DR over Nickaburr Creek 1.0 mi Fair FM 1488 over Nickaburr Creek 1.0 mi Good Woodlands PKWY over Spring Creek Tributary 1.2 mi Good Cimarron Crk BLVD over Bear Branch 1.3 mi Good FM 1488 over Drainage Ditch 1.3 mi Fair FM 1488 over Bear Branch Creek 1.4 mi Fair Sundance Circle over Drainage Ditch 1.4 mi Good Alden Bridge DR over Drainage Ditch 1.5 mi Fair