US Bridges

Wedel Cemetery RD over Cubhunt Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of FM 437 · Structure no. 090140AA0300001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wedel Cemetery RD over Cubhunt Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wedel Cemetery RD over Cubhunt Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWedel Cemetery RD
CrossesCubhunt Branch
Location0.90 MI W of FM 437
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98323, -97.20939
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wedel Cemetery RD over Cubhunt Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wedel Cemetery RD over Cubhunt 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 Cubhunt Branch carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wedel Cemetery RD over Cubhunt Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wedel Cemetery RD over Cubhunt Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.