US Bridges

Lp 363 over UP RR & Old Troy RD

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.60 MI SE of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140032005086

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,612
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 363 over UP RR & Old Troy RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 363 over UP RR & Old Troy RD in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 14,612 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,910 by 2036. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 363
CrossesUP RR & Old Troy RD
Location0.60 MI SE of IH 35
RouteState Highway 363
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13397, -97.32187
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,612 (2020)
Projected traffic8,910 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 363 over UP RR & Old Troy RD built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 363 over UP RR & Old Troy RD 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 363 over UP RR & Old Troy RD carry?

About 14,612 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 363 over UP RR & Old Troy RD?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 363 over UP RR & Old Troy RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.