US Bridges

US 190 Wbfr over Little Nolan Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of SH 195 · Structure no. 090140023103075

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,490
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Wbfr over Little Nolan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 Wbfr over Little Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 22,490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,480 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 Wbfr
CrossesLittle Nolan Creek
Location3.1 MI E of SH 195
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08498, -97.70688
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,490 (2013)
Projected traffic31,480 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 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 Wbfr over Little Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 190 Wbfr 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 Wbfr over Little Nolan Creek carry?

About 22,490 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 190 Wbfr 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 Wbfr over Little Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.