EAST SHELL AVE
Carrying EAST SHELL AVE over WILLIAMSON BRANCH
0.80 MI SW OF LP 363, Bell, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EAST SHELL AVE
The EAST SHELL AVE bridge in Bell, Texas carries EAST SHELL AVE over WILLIAMSON BRANCH. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 705 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EAST SHELL AVE compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1948
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.1 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 705 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 090140B00116001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EAST SHELL AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare EAST SHELL AVE against other structures in Bell and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for EAST SHELL AVE?
EAST SHELL AVE in Bell, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EAST SHELL AVE inspected?
EAST SHELL AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 705 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST SHELL AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EAST SHELL AVE?
EAST SHELL AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EAST SHELL AVE?
EAST SHELL AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is EAST SHELL AVE and does age affect safety?
EAST SHELL AVE was built in 1948, making it 78 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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