US Bridges

Bell ST W T/A over IH 40

Good

Potter County, Texas · 2.05 MI E of Lp 335 · Structure no. 041880027501160

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,334
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell ST W T/A over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bell ST W T/A over IH 40 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,334 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,601 by 2028. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesBell ST W T/A
CrossesIH 40
Location2.05 MI E of Lp 335
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19011, -101.90276
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,334 (2008)
Projected traffic1,601 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell ST W T/A over IH 40 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell ST W T/A over IH 40 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bell ST W T/A over IH 40 carry?

About 1,334 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bell ST W T/A over IH 40?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bell ST W T/A over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.