US Bridges

Bell Tower RD over US 190

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Coryell County, Texas · 7.3 MI E of Lampasas C/L · Structure no. 090500023102064

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
378 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,740
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Tower RD over US 190 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell Tower RD over US 190 in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7,740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2030. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Tower RD
CrossesUS 190
Location7.3 MI E of Lampasas C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12203, -97.81364
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,740 (2010)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Tower RD over US 190 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Tower RD over US 190 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bell Tower RD over US 190 carry?

About 7,740 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Bell Tower RD over US 190?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Tower RD over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.