US Bridges

US 190 Ebml over South Nolan Creek (west)

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 3219 · Structure no. 090140023103099

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
222 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
26,140
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Ebml over South Nolan Creek (west) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 Ebml over South Nolan Creek (west) in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 26,140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,590 by 2033. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 Ebml
CrossesSouth Nolan Creek (west)
Location1.0 MI E of FM 3219
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08306, -97.63301
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,140 (2013)
Projected traffic36,590 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 Ebml over South Nolan Creek (west) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US 190 Ebml over South Nolan Creek (west) 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 South Nolan Creek (west) carry?

About 26,140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 190 Ebml over South Nolan Creek (west)?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 Ebml over South Nolan Creek (west)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.