US Bridges

US 190 Wbfr over South Nolan Creek Relief

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.68 MI E of FM 439 · Structure no. 090140023104118

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,990
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Wbfr over South Nolan Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 Wbfr over South Nolan Creek Relief in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 47,990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67,190 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 190 Wbfr
CrossesSouth Nolan Creek Relief
Location1.68 MI E of FM 439
RouteU.S. Route 190
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06789, -97.58
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,990 (2013)
Projected traffic67,190 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 Wbfr over South Nolan Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 Wbfr over South Nolan Creek Relief 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 Wbfr over South Nolan Creek Relief carry?

About 47,990 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is US 190 Wbfr over South Nolan Creek Relief?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 Wbfr over South Nolan Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.