US Bridges

Knupple RD over Drain

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of Loop 498 · Structure no. 201010B00340003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,023
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knupple RD over Drain is a concrete other carrying Knupple RD over Drain in Hardin 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 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,432 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKnupple RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.9 MI E of Loop 498
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33245, -94.16979
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2019)
Projected traffic1,432 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knupple RD over Drain built?

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

What condition is Knupple RD over Drain 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Knupple RD over Drain carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Knupple RD over Drain?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Knupple RD over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.