US Bridges

Lp 335 over Hester RD & BNSF RR

Good

Potter County, Texas · 5.8 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 041880263504034

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
720 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 335 over Hester RD & BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 335 over Hester RD & BNSF RR in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,890 by 2033. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 335
CrossesHester RD & BNSF RR
Location5.8 MI N of IH 40
RouteState Highway 335
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.25572, -101.90721
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,210 (2013)
Projected traffic5,890 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lp 335 over Hester RD & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 335 over Hester RD & 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 335 over Hester RD & BNSF RR carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 335 over Hester RD & BNSF RR?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 335 over Hester RD & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.