US Bridges

SH 195 Connect over Fort Hood Ext/Dst/Coll

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.40 NW of Wales Drive · Structure no. 090140023103389

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
530 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,100
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 Connect over Fort Hood Ext/Dst/Coll is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 195 Connect over Fort Hood Ext/Dst/Coll in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 195 Connect
CrossesFort Hood Ext/Dst/Coll
Location0.40 NW of Wales Drive
RouteU.S. Route 195
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11813, -97.76687
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length530 ft (161.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,100 (2011)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 SH 195 Connect over Fort Hood Ext/Dst/Coll built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 195 Connect over Fort Hood Ext/Dst/Coll 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 195 Connect over Fort Hood Ext/Dst/Coll carry?

About 23,100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 Connect over Fort Hood Ext/Dst/Coll?

The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 Connect over Fort Hood Ext/Dst/Coll?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.