US Bridges

FM 93 over Nolan Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.01 MI S of FM 439 · Structure no. 090140183501003

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
292 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,788
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 93 over Nolan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 93 over Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,788 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,410 by 2033. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 93
CrossesNolan Creek
Location1.01 MI S of FM 439
RouteState Highway 93
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08134, -97.53862
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,788 (2020)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 93 over Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 93 over Nolan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 93 over Nolan Creek carry?

About 2,788 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 93 over Nolan Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 93 over Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.