US Bridges

Thomas Arnold RD over IH 35

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.92 MI N of FM 2268 · Structure no. 090140001507549

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Arnold RD over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thomas Arnold RD over IH 35 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Arnold RD
CrossesIH 35
Location0.92 MI N of FM 2268
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94725, -97.53888
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Thomas Arnold RD over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Arnold 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 Thomas Arnold RD over IH 35 carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Thomas Arnold RD over IH 35?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Arnold RD over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.