US Bridges

Kainer RD (cr 341) over Mulberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of Baumgarten · Structure no. 130760AA0306001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kainer RD (cr 341) over Mulberry Creek is a steel other carrying Kainer RD (cr 341) over Mulberry Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2034. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKainer RD (cr 341)
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location0.6 MI W of Baumgarten
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6549, -96.9727
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic40 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kainer RD (cr 341) over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kainer RD (cr 341) over Mulberry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kainer RD (cr 341) over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Kainer RD (cr 341) over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Kainer RD (cr 341) over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.