US Bridges

SH 317 Sbml over Leon River

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.90 Mi. North of FM 437 · Structure no. 090140039804051

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
720 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 317 Sbml over Leon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 317 Sbml over Leon River 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 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 16,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 317 Sbml
CrossesLeon River
Location0.90 Mi. North of FM 437
RouteState Highway 317
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09616, -97.45368
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,100 (2010)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 317 Sbml over Leon River built?

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

What condition is SH 317 Sbml over Leon 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 317 Sbml over Leon River carry?

About 16,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 317 Sbml over Leon River?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 317 Sbml over Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.