US Bridges

Paddy Hamilton RD over US 190

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.38 MI E of FM 439 · Structure no. 090140023104117

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
557
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paddy Hamilton RD over US 190 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paddy Hamilton RD over US 190 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 557 vehicles a day, projected to reach 525 by 2030. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPaddy Hamilton RD
CrossesUS 190
Location1.38 MI E of FM 439
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06917, -97.58475
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2010)
Projected traffic525 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paddy Hamilton RD over US 190 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paddy Hamilton RD over US 190 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 Paddy Hamilton RD over US 190 carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Paddy Hamilton RD over US 190?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Paddy Hamilton RD over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.