US Bridges

SH 195 SB over SH 195 Bus; S Salado Ck

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of FM 487 · Structure no. 142460044001245

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,732 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 SB over SH 195 Bus; S Salado Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 195 SB over SH 195 Bus; S Salado Ck 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2032. The structure is 1,732 ft (527.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 195 SB
CrossesSH 195 Bus; S Salado Ck
Location1.2 MI S of FM 487
RouteState Highway 195
StateTexas
Coordinates30.82621, -97.78176
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,732 ft (527.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2012)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 SB over SH 195 Bus; S Salado Ck built?

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

What condition is SH 195 SB over SH 195 Bus; S Salado Ck 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 2025.

How much traffic does SH 195 SB over SH 195 Bus; S Salado Ck carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 SB over SH 195 Bus; S Salado Ck?

The structure is 1,732 ft (527.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 SB over SH 195 Bus; S Salado Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.