US Bridges

SH 195 over FM 3470

Good

Bell County, Texas · 3.10 MI S of Bu 190 · Structure no. 090140083602018

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,793
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 over FM 3470 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 195 over FM 3470 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 28,793 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,850 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesSH 195
CrossesFM 3470
Location3.10 MI S of Bu 190
RouteState Highway 195
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0781, -97.75804
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,793 (2020)
Projected traffic52,850 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 195 over FM 3470 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 195 over FM 3470 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 SH 195 over FM 3470 carry?

About 28,793 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 over FM 3470?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 over FM 3470?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.