US Bridges

CO RD 291 over Kuenhs Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of FM 532 · Structure no. 131430AA0189001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 291 over Kuenhs Creek is a steel other carrying CO RD 291 over Kuenhs Creek in Lavaca 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 291
CrossesKuenhs Creek
Location1.30 MI S of FM 532
RouteCounty Highway 291
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54486, -97.15177
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CO RD 291 over Kuenhs Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 291 over Kuenhs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 291 over Kuenhs Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CO RD 291 over Kuenhs Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 291 over Kuenhs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.