US Bridges

Margie Lou Lane over Knob Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of FM 436 · Structure no. 090140AA0801001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Margie Lou Lane over Knob Creek is a steel other carrying Margie Lou Lane over Knob Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2026. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMargie Lou Lane
CrossesKnob Creek
Location0.35 MI E of FM 436
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98863, -97.30949
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Margie Lou Lane over Knob Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Margie Lou Lane 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 Margie Lou Lane over Knob Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Margie Lou Lane over Knob Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Margie Lou Lane over Knob Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.