Kneese Road over Palo Alto Creek
GoodGillespie County, Texas · 1.6 MI NE of SH 16 · Structure no. 140870AA0142501
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 148
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kneese Road over Palo Alto Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kneese Road over Palo Alto Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kneese Road over Palo Alto Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kneese Road over Palo Alto 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Kneese Road over Palo Alto Creek carry?
About 148 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kneese Road over Palo Alto Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Kneese Road over Palo Alto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.