US Bridges

N. Bell St. over US 67

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 2.1 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 072260015802063

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,770
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Bell St. over US 67 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Bell St. over US 67 in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 7,770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2036. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN. Bell St.
CrossesUS 67
Location2.1 MI E of US 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47542, -100.41322
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,770 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 N. Bell St. over US 67 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Bell St. over US 67 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 2024.

How much traffic does N. Bell St. over US 67 carry?

About 7,770 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N. Bell St. over US 67?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns N. Bell St. over US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.