US Bridges

SH 95 over Pennington Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 3.90 MI N of FM 487 · Structure no. 090140032002052

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,936
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Pennington Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 95 over Pennington Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 75 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 3,936 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,750 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesPennington Branch
Location3.90 MI N of FM 487
RouteState Highway 95
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.85034, -97.403
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,936 (2020)
Projected traffic5,750 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$321,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Pennington Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SH 95 over Pennington Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Pennington Branch carry?

About 3,936 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Pennington Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 95 over Pennington Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.