US Bridges

S Bell ST over Concho River

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 1.20 MI S of FM 380 · Structure no. 072260B00610001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,221
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Bell ST over Concho River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Bell ST over Concho River in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 10,221 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Bell ST
CrossesConcho River
Location1.20 MI S of FM 380
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.45372, -100.41335
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,221 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S Bell ST over Concho River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Bell ST over Concho River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S Bell ST over Concho River carry?

About 10,221 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S Bell ST over Concho River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns S Bell ST over Concho River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.