US Bridges

Bu 190 over South Nolan Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 3.10 MI E of Spur 172 · Structure no. 090140023110019

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,840
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 190 over South Nolan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bu 190 over South Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 5 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 14,840 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,770 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 190
CrossesSouth Nolan Creek
Location3.10 MI E of Spur 172
RouteState Highway 190
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11331, -97.72172
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,840 (2015)
Projected traffic20,770 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 190 over South Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Bu 190 over South Nolan Creek 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 carry?

About 14,840 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bu 190 over South Nolan Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 190 over South Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.