Research Forest WB over Bear Branch

Good Condition29 years old10,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMontgomery
Location0.4 Mi NW Of Gosling Rd.
CarriesResearch Forest WB
CrossesBear Branch
Coordinates30.19035, -95.49101

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length273.0 ft (83.2 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width47.6 ft (14.5 m)
Deck Area1206.4 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1997

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 Number121700AA2063003

Nearby Bridges

Research Forest EB over Bear Branch 0.0 mi Fair 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 0.9 mi Fair Lake Woodlands DR over Ditch C 1.3 mi Good Greenbridge DR EB over Panther Branch 1.5 mi Good Greenbridge DR WB over Panther Branch 1.5 mi Good Research Forest EB over Panther Branch 1.5 mi Good Research Forest WB over Panther Branch 1.5 mi Fair Grogans Mill RD over Drainage Ditch 1.5 mi Good