US Bridges

US 190 Ebml over South Nolan Creek (east)

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.74 MI E of FM 439 · Structure no. 090140023104122

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
313 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 Ebml over South Nolan Creek (east) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 190 Ebml over South Nolan Creek (east) in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190 Ebml
CrossesSouth Nolan Creek (east)
Location1.74 MI E of FM 439
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06693, -97.57916
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2013)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

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

About 210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.