US Bridges

SH 95 over Little River

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 4.1 Mile S of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140032002100

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,742 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,249
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 95 over Little River in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,249 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,300 by 2030. The structure is 2,742 ft (835.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 95
CrossesLittle River
Location4.1 Mile S of FM 93
RouteState Highway 195
StateTexas
Coordinates30.96964, -97.34539
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+33 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,742 ft (835.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,249 (2020)
Projected traffic46,300 by 2030
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Little River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 95 over Little River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Little River carry?

About 5,249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Little River?

The structure is 2,742 ft (835.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.