US Bridges

Martin Luther King over Knob Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 090140B00218001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,279
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Luther King over Knob Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Martin Luther King over Knob Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,279 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin Luther King
CrossesKnob Creek
Location0.70 MI N of US 190
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07067, -97.33458
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,279 (2020)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Luther King over Knob Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin Luther King over Knob 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Martin Luther King over Knob Creek carry?

About 5,279 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Martin Luther King over Knob Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Luther King over Knob Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.