US Bridges

SH 195 NB over FM 487

Good

Williamson County, Texas · At FM 487 Intersection · Structure no. 142460044001239

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,485
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 NB over FM 487 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 195 NB over FM 487 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 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 195 NB
CrossesFM 487
LocationAt FM 487 Intersection
RouteState Highway 195
StateTexas
Coordinates30.84388, -97.78575
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 geometry6: 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,485 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 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 195 NB over FM 487 built?

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

What condition is SH 195 NB over FM 487 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 195 NB over FM 487 carry?

About 1,485 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 NB over FM 487?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 NB over FM 487?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.