US Bridges

US 190 Wbml over South Nolan Creek (east)

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.74 MI E of FM 439 · Structure no. 090140023104027

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
310 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,310
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Wbml over South Nolan Creek (east) is a concrete tee beam carrying US 190 Wbml over South Nolan Creek (east) in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 84 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 20,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190 Wbml
CrossesSouth Nolan Creek (east)
Location1.74 MI E of FM 439
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06716, -97.57909
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,310 (2013)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is US 190 Wbml over South Nolan Creek (east) 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 US 190 Wbml over South Nolan Creek (east) carry?

About 20,310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.