US Bridges

Bell ST over SP 279 (9th St.)

Fair

Potter County, Texas · Bell ST @ SP 279 · Structure no. 041880009005076

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,407
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell ST over SP 279 (9th St.) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell ST over SP 279 (9th St.) in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 6,407 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2028. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBell ST
CrossesSP 279 (9th St.)
LocationBell ST @ SP 279
RouteCity Street 10
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.20601, -101.90222
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,407 (2015)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Bell ST over SP 279 (9th St.) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell ST over SP 279 (9th 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bell ST over SP 279 (9th St.) carry?

About 6,407 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bell ST over SP 279 (9th St.)?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Bell ST over SP 279 (9th St.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.