US Bridges

US 190 Wbml over South Nolan Creek (west)

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.95 MI SE of FM 3219 · Structure no. 090140023103397

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Wbml over South Nolan Creek (west) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 Wbml over South Nolan Creek (west) in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 60,150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,900 by 2038. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 Wbml
CrossesSouth Nolan Creek (west)
Location0.95 MI SE of FM 3219
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08329, -97.63294
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,150 (2018)
Projected traffic87,900 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 Wbml 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 190 Wbml over South Nolan Creek (west) carry?

About 60,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.