US Bridges

SH 195 over South Nolan Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Bu 190 · Structure no. 090140083602012

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,908
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 195 over South Nolan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 195 over South Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 65 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 23,908 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,160 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 195
CrossesSouth Nolan Creek
Location0.10 MI S of Bu 190
RouteState Highway 195
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11936, -97.74358
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,908 (2020)
Projected traffic21,160 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$915,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 195 over South Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SH 195 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 SH 195 over South Nolan Creek carry?

About 23,908 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 195 over South Nolan Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SH 195 over South Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.