US Bridges

SH 195 Bus over S Salado Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 970 · Structure no. 142460044001005

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,368
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 Bus over S Salado Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 195 Bus over S Salado Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 99 years old, older 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 2,368 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,636 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 195 Bus
CrossesS Salado Creek
Location0.2 MI S of FM 970
RouteState Highway 195
StateTexas
Coordinates30.83334, -97.78986
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,368 (2023)
Projected traffic2,636 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 195 Bus over S Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SH 195 Bus over S Salado Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 195 Bus over S Salado Creek carry?

About 2,368 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 Bus over S Salado Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 Bus over S Salado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.