US Bridges

Bells DR over Acheson ST

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of US 69 · Structure no. 010920B01830001

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
852
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bells DR over Acheson ST is a concrete tee beam carrying Bells DR over Acheson ST in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 852 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2027. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBells DR
CrossesAcheson ST
Location0.30 MI N of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.74204, -96.53013
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic852 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bells DR over Acheson ST built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bells DR over Acheson ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bells DR over Acheson ST carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bells DR over Acheson ST?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bells DR over Acheson ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.