US Bridges

Reeds Lake Road over Knob Creek Trib

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.90 MI NW of SH 36 · Structure no. 090140AA0297001

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeds Lake Road over Knob Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Reeds Lake Road over Knob Creek Trib in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesReeds Lake Road
CrossesKnob Creek Trib
Location2.90 MI NW of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.95381, -97.28352
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reeds Lake Road over Knob Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Reeds Lake Road over Knob Creek Trib 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 Road over Knob Creek Trib carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Reeds Lake Road over Knob Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Reeds Lake Road over Knob Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.