Knickerbocker over Twin Butts Reservoir
FairTom Green County, Texas · 0.40 MI SW of FM 584 · Structure no. 072260AA0227019
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 354 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 823
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Knickerbocker over Twin Butts Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Knickerbocker over Twin Butts Reservoir in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 823 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Knickerbocker over Twin Butts Reservoir built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Knickerbocker over Twin Butts Reservoir 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Knickerbocker over Twin Butts Reservoir carry?
About 823 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Knickerbocker over Twin Butts Reservoir?
The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Knickerbocker over Twin Butts Reservoir?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.