US Bridges

East Ave H over Knob Creel

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of Mlk Blvd · Structure no. 090140B00117002

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ave H over Knob Creel is a concrete culvert carrying East Ave H over Knob Creel 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 1,370 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Ave H
CrossesKnob Creel
Location0.35 MI E of Mlk Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08665, -97.33409
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2013)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 East Ave H over Knob Creel built?

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

What condition is East Ave H over Knob Creel 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 East Ave H over Knob Creel carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is East Ave H over Knob Creel?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns East Ave H over Knob Creel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.