Research Forest EB over Bear Branch

Fair Condition37 years old10,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMontgomery
Location0.4 Mi NW Of Gosling RD
CarriesResearch Forest EB
CrossesBear Branch
Coordinates30.18987, -95.49092

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length274.9 ft (83.8 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width37.7 ft (11.5 m)
Deck Area963.7 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1989

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic10,000 (2013)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number121700AA2063001

Nearby Bridges

Research Forest WB over Bear Branch 0.0 mi Good Gosling RD NB over Panther Branch 0.6 mi Good Gosling RD SB over Panther Branch 0.6 mi Good SH 242 over Drainage Ditch 1.0 mi Fair Lake Woodlands DR over Ditch C 1.3 mi Good Research Forest EB over Panther Branch 1.5 mi Good Research Forest WB over Panther Branch 1.5 mi Fair Greenbridge DR EB over Panther Branch 1.5 mi Good Greenbridge DR WB over Panther Branch 1.5 mi Good Grogans Mill RD over Drainage Ditch 1.5 mi Good