US Bridges

Krause Road over Cathey Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.95 MI N of FM 2268 · Structure no. 090140AA0495001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Krause Road over Cathey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Krause Road over Cathey Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKrause Road
CrossesCathey Creek
Location0.95 MI N of FM 2268
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91296, -97.45241
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$942,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Krause Road over Cathey Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Krause Road over Cathey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Krause Road over Cathey Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Krause Road over Cathey Creek?

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

Who owns Krause Road over Cathey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.