US Bridges

SH 201 over North Reese Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of SH 195 · Structure no. 090140353402005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,779
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 201 over North Reese Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 201 over North Reese Creek 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 11,779 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,320 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 201
CrossesNorth Reese Creek
Location1.00 MI W of SH 195
RouteState Highway 201
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05543, -97.78238
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,779 (2020)
Projected traffic10,320 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 201 over North Reese Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 201 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 201 over North Reese Creek carry?

About 11,779 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 201 over North Reese Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns SH 201 over North Reese Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.