US Bridges

Kuykendahl RD SB over Bear Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.9 MI SW of Research Frt · Structure no. 121700AA0756010

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,934
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuykendahl RD SB over Bear Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kuykendahl RD SB over Bear Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 14,934 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,830 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKuykendahl RD SB
CrossesBear Branch
Location0.9 MI SW of Research Frt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19692, -95.53516
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,934 (2020)
Projected traffic27,830 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Kuykendahl RD SB over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuykendahl RD SB over Bear Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Kuykendahl RD SB over Bear Branch carry?

About 14,934 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kuykendahl RD SB over Bear Branch?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Kuykendahl RD SB over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.