US Bridges

IH 35 SB FR over Nolan Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.72 MI SW of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140001514207

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,679
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB FR over Nolan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 35 SB FR over Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,679 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,351 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 SB FR
CrossesNolan Creek
Location0.72 MI SW of FM 93
RouteState Highway 35
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0524, -97.45752
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,679 (2023)
Projected traffic2,351 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB FR over Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 SB FR over Nolan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does IH 35 SB FR over Nolan Creek carry?

About 1,679 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB FR over Nolan Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB FR over Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.