US Bridges

US 190 Ebml over Little Nolan Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of SH 195 · Structure no. 090140023103072

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,751
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Ebml over Little Nolan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 Ebml over Little Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 52 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 30,751 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,420 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 Ebml
CrossesLittle Nolan Creek
Location3.1 MI E of SH 195
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08459, -97.70731
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,751 (2019)
Projected traffic32,420 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$785,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 Ebml over Little Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 190 Ebml over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 Ebml over Little Nolan Creek carry?

About 30,751 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 Ebml over Little Nolan Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 Ebml over Little Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.