US Bridges

SH 195 over Wilson Branch Tributary

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 5.5 MI S of FM 2670 · Structure no. 090140083602027

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 over Wilson Branch Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SH 195 over Wilson Branch Tributary in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,900 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 195
CrossesWilson Branch Tributary
Location5.5 MI S of FM 2670
RouteState Highway 195
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90866, -97.79981
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2015)
Projected traffic14,900 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 Wilson Branch Tributary built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 195 over Wilson Branch Tributary 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 195 over Wilson Branch Tributary carry?

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

How long is SH 195 over Wilson Branch Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 195 over Wilson Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.