US Bridges

FM 93 over Nolan Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of SH 317 · Structure no. 090140183501005

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,444
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 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 6,444 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,120 by 2035. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 93
CrossesNolan Creek
Location0.10 MI W of SH 317
RouteState Highway 93
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05881, -97.46509
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,444 (2020)
Projected traffic8,120 by 2035
Trucks1%
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$2 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 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 93 over Nolan Creek carry?

About 6,444 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 93 over Nolan Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 93 over Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.