US Bridges

Toll Bridge Road over Lampasas River

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.55 MI SE of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140D00472002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toll Bridge Road over Lampasas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toll Bridge Road over Lampasas River in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2026. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesToll Bridge Road
CrossesLampasas River
Location1.55 MI SE of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.99894, -97.48889
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 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 traffic140 (2005)
Projected traffic175 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$638,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Toll Bridge Road over Lampasas River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toll Bridge Road over Lampasas River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Toll Bridge Road over Lampasas River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Toll Bridge Road over Lampasas River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Toll Bridge Road over Lampasas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.