US Bridges

SH 9 over BNSF RR

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 2.55 MI SE of FM 116 · Structure no. 090500362301004

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
660 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,543
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 9 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 9 over BNSF RR in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 14,543 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61,000 by 2030. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 9
CrossesBNSF RR
Location2.55 MI SE of FM 116
RouteState Highway 9
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12323, -97.86811
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,543 (2023)
Projected traffic61,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 9 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 9 over BNSF RR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SH 9 over BNSF RR carry?

About 14,543 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SH 9 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 9 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.