US Bridges

Kuykendahl RD NB over Bear Branch

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Montgomery County, Texas · 0.9 MI SW of Research Frt · Structure no. 121700AA0756352

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,934
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuykendahl RD NB over Bear Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kuykendahl RD NB over Bear Branch in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,934 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKuykendahl RD NB
CrossesBear Branch
Location0.9 MI SW of Research Frt
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19687, -95.53502
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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 traffic1 by 1900
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 NB over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuykendahl RD NB over Bear Branch 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 December 2023.

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

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

How long is Kuykendahl RD NB over Bear Branch?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Kuykendahl RD NB over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.