US Bridges

IH 35 NB FR over Nolan Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.70 MI SW of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140001514341

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,407
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB FR over Nolan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 35 NB FR over Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,407 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,370 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 35 NB FR
CrossesNolan Creek
Location0.70 MI SW of FM 93
RouteInterstate 35
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05165, -97.45723
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,407 (2023)
Projected traffic3,370 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 NB FR over Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35 NB FR 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 January 2025.

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

About 2,407 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB FR over Nolan Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB FR over Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.