US Bridges

SH 195 SB over Wilson Branch

Good

Bell County, Texas · 6.45 MI S of FM 2484 · Structure no. 090140083602024

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 SB over Wilson Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 195 SB over Wilson Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,450 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 195 SB
CrossesWilson Branch
Location6.45 MI S of FM 2484
RouteState Highway 195
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92406, -97.79432
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2015)
Projected traffic7,450 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 SB over Wilson Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 195 SB over Wilson Branch 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 SB over Wilson Branch carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 SB over Wilson Branch?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 SB over Wilson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.