US Bridges

SH 195 over North Reese Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of SH 201 · Structure no. 090140083602019

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,910
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 over North Reese Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 195 over North Reese Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 27 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 14,910 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,880 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 195
CrossesNorth Reese Creek
Location0.35 MI S of SH 201
RouteState Highway 195
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05385, -97.76442
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,910 (2015)
Projected traffic20,880 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 195 over North Reese Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SH 195 over North Reese Creek 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 North Reese Creek carry?

About 14,910 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 over North Reese Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 195 over North Reese Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.