US Bridges

Wedel Cemetery RD over Knob Creek Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.55 MI SE of SH 36 · Structure no. 090140AA0293001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
556
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wedel Cemetery RD over Knob Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wedel Cemetery RD over Knob Creek Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWedel Cemetery RD
CrossesKnob Creek Branch
Location1.55 MI SE of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.00024, -97.26882
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2015)
Projected traffic680 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wedel Cemetery RD over Knob Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wedel Cemetery RD over Knob Creek Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wedel Cemetery RD over Knob Creek Branch carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wedel Cemetery RD over Knob Creek Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wedel Cemetery RD over Knob Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.