US Bridges

IH 35 NB Ml over Nolan Crk & Veterans Way

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.70 MI SW of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140001514369

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
74,016
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 NB Ml over Nolan Crk & Veterans Way is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 35 NB Ml over Nolan Crk & Veterans Way 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 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 74,016 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,622 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35 NB Ml
CrossesNolan Crk & Veterans Way
Location0.70 MI SW of FM 93
RouteInterstate 35
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05181, -97.45778
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,016 (2023)
Projected traffic103,622 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ml over Nolan Crk & Veterans Way built?

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

What condition is IH 35 NB Ml over Nolan Crk & Veterans Way 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 NB Ml over Nolan Crk & Veterans Way carry?

About 74,016 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 NB Ml over Nolan Crk & Veterans Way?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 NB Ml over Nolan Crk & Veterans Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.