US Bridges

Nola Ruth RD over US 190

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.04 MI E of FM 3423 · Structure no. 090140023103098

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,195
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nola Ruth RD over US 190 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nola Ruth 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 4,195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2037. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNola Ruth RD
CrossesUS 190
Location1.04 MI E of FM 3423
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08338, -97.63924
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,195 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nola Ruth RD over US 190 built?

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

What condition is Nola Ruth 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 Nola Ruth RD over US 190 carry?

About 4,195 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Nola Ruth RD over US 190?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nola Ruth RD over US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.