US Bridges

SH 195 Loop Ramp B over South Salado Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.02 MI E of SH 195 Bus · Structure no. 142460044001246

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,654
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 Loop Ramp B over South Salado Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 195 Loop Ramp B over South Salado Creek 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 1,654 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 195 Loop Ramp B
CrossesSouth Salado Creek
Location0.02 MI E of SH 195 Bus
RouteState Highway 195
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.82753, -97.78375
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry7: Better than 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,654 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 195 Loop Ramp B over South Salado Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 195 Loop Ramp B over South Salado Creek 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 Loop Ramp B over South Salado Creek carry?

About 1,654 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 Loop Ramp B over South Salado Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 Loop Ramp B over South Salado Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.