US Bridges

Nugent Ave EB over IH 35

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.5 Mi. N. of Salisbury · Structure no. 090140001514723

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nugent Ave EB over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nugent Ave EB over IH 35 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2045. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNugent Ave EB
CrossesIH 35
Location0.5 Mi. N. of Salisbury
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11425, -97.35504
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2015)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nugent Ave EB over IH 35 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nugent Ave EB over IH 35 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 Nugent Ave EB over IH 35 carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Nugent Ave EB over IH 35?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Nugent Ave EB over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.