US Bridges

Reeds Lake Loop over Knob Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.35 MI SE of Reeds Lk RD · Structure no. 090140AA0296003

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeds Lake Loop over Knob Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Reeds Lake Loop over Knob Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesReeds Lake Loop
CrossesKnob Creek
Location2.35 MI SE of Reeds Lk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.95391, -97.30365
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2026
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$375,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reeds Lake Loop over Knob Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeds Lake Loop over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Reeds Lake Loop over Knob Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Reeds Lake Loop over Knob Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Reeds Lake Loop over Knob Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.