US Bridges

SH 317 over Nolan Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140001505445

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
387 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,637
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 317 over Nolan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 317 over Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,637 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,580 by 2035. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 317
CrossesNolan Creek
Location0.50 MI S of FM 93
RouteState Highway 317
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05478, -97.46439
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,637 (2020)
Projected traffic14,580 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 317 over Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 317 over Nolan 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 317 over Nolan Creek carry?

About 11,637 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 317 over Nolan Creek?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 317 over Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.