US Bridges

S Knezek RD over Mulberry Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 0.37 MI E of FM 1295 · Structure no. 130760AA0441001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Knezek RD over Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying S Knezek RD over Mulberry Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Knezek RD
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location0.37 MI E of FM 1295
RouteCounty Highway 441
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66834, -97.06119
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 S Knezek RD over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Knezek RD over Mulberry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S Knezek RD over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Knezek RD over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Knezek RD over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.