US Bridges

SH 95 over Branch of Knob Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 090140032001046

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,520
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Branch of Knob Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 95 over Branch of Knob Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 77 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 6,520 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,950 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesBranch of Knob Creek
Location1.10 MI S of US 190
RouteState Highway 95
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0393, -97.33311
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,520 (2020)
Projected traffic8,950 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Branch of Knob Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 95 over Branch of Knob 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Branch of Knob Creek carry?

About 6,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Branch of Knob Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Branch of Knob Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.