US Bridges

Amity RD over IH 35

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.45 MI N of FM 2484 · Structure no. 090140001507528

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amity RD over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amity RD over IH 35 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAmity RD
CrossesIH 35
Location1.45 MI N of FM 2484
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.97882, -97.51165
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Amity RD over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amity RD over IH 35 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Amity RD over IH 35 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Amity RD over IH 35?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Amity RD over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.