US Bridges

Bu 190 over Little Nolan Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 2410 · Structure no. 090140023110020

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,887
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bu 190 over Little Nolan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bu 190 over Little 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 8,887 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,442 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBu 190
CrossesLittle Nolan Creek
Location0.2 MI E of FM 2410
RouteState Highway 190
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09724, -97.69225
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,887 (2023)
Projected traffic12,442 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bu 190 over Little 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 Little 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bu 190 over Little Nolan Creek carry?

About 8,887 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bu 190 over Little Nolan Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Bu 190 over Little Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.