US Bridges

Old Nolan RD over US 190

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.83 MI E of FM 3423 · Structure no. 090140023103096

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
446 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,899
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Nolan RD over US 190 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Nolan RD over US 190 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,899 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,970 by 2033. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Nolan RD
CrossesUS 190
Location0.83 MI E of FM 3423
RouteState Highway 190
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08259, -97.64274
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,899 (2020)
Projected traffic14,970 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Nolan RD over US 190 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Nolan RD over US 190 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Nolan RD over US 190 carry?

About 3,899 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Nolan RD over US 190?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old Nolan RD over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.