US Bridges

Knox Lee RD over Knox Lee Dischg Ch

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of SH 149 · Structure no. 100930AA0474001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
343
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knox Lee RD over Knox Lee Dischg Ch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Knox Lee RD over Knox Lee Dischg Ch in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 343 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 559 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKnox Lee RD
CrossesKnox Lee Dischg Ch
Location0.3 MI S of SH 149
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37609, -94.63993
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2023)
Projected traffic559 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Knox Lee RD over Knox Lee Dischg Ch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knox Lee RD over Knox Lee Dischg Ch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Knox Lee RD over Knox Lee Dischg Ch carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Knox Lee RD over Knox Lee Dischg Ch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Knox Lee RD over Knox Lee Dischg Ch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.