US Bridges

SH 138 over SH 195

Good

Williamson County, Texas · Int of SH 138/SH 195 · Structure no. 142460044001238

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,978
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 138 over SH 195 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 138 over SH 195 in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,978 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2032. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 138
CrossesSH 195
LocationInt of SH 138/SH 195
RouteState Highway 138
StateTexas
Coordinates30.85576, -97.79316
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,978 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 SH 138 over SH 195 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 138 over SH 195 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 138 over SH 195 carry?

About 1,978 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 138 over SH 195?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 138 over SH 195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.