US Bridges

Paddy Hamilton RD over Shaw Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of US 190 FR · Structure no. 090140AA0615002

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,141
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paddy Hamilton RD over Shaw Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Paddy Hamilton RD over Shaw Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPaddy Hamilton RD
CrossesShaw Branch
Location0.40 MI NE of US 190 FR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07149, -97.57823
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,141 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paddy Hamilton RD over Shaw Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paddy Hamilton RD over Shaw Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Paddy Hamilton RD over Shaw Branch carry?

About 1,141 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paddy Hamilton RD over Shaw Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Paddy Hamilton RD over Shaw Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.