US Bridges

SH 195 NB over SH 201

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.44 MI SW of FM 3470 · Structure no. 090140083602100

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,450
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 NB over SH 201 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 195 NB over SH 201 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,440 by 2035. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesSH 195 NB
CrossesSH 201
Location1.44 MI SW of FM 3470
RouteState Highway 195
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05712, -97.76546
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHL 93
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2015)
Projected traffic10,440 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 195 NB over SH 201 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 195 NB over SH 201 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 NB over SH 201 carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 NB over SH 201?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 NB over SH 201?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.