US Bridges

Old Waco Road over Kings Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of FM 1237 · Structure no. 090140AA9845001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,907
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Waco Road over Kings Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Waco Road over Kings Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,907 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Waco Road
CrossesKings Branch
Location1.0 MI N of FM 1237
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.19514, -97.31082
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,907 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Waco Road over Kings Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Waco Road over Kings Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Waco Road over Kings Branch carry?

About 1,907 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Waco Road over Kings Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Old Waco Road over Kings Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.