US Bridges

Bu 190 over South Nolan Creek Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.30 MI E of Spur 172 · Structure no. 090140023110018

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,210
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 190 over South Nolan Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 190 over South Nolan Creek Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 86 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 16,210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,690 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 190
CrossesSouth Nolan Creek Branch
Location2.30 MI E of Spur 172
RouteState Highway 190
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11763, -97.73034
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,210 (2015)
Projected traffic22,690 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 190 over South Nolan Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Bu 190 over South Nolan Creek Branch 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 Bu 190 over South Nolan Creek Branch carry?

About 16,210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bu 190 over South Nolan Creek Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 190 over South Nolan Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.