US Bridges

South 30th Street over Knob Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of Ave H · Structure no. 090140B00059001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 30th Street over Knob Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South 30th Street over Knob Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSouth 30th Street
CrossesKnob Creek
Location0.70 MI S of Ave H
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07551, -97.33111
Functional classUrban 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2013)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South 30th Street over Knob Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 30th Street 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does South 30th Street over Knob Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is South 30th Street over Knob Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns South 30th Street over Knob Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.