US Bridges

FM 439 over South Nolan Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of Bu 190 · Structure no. 090140230401001

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,584
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 439 over South Nolan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 439 over South Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 67 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 10,584 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,460 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 439
CrossesSouth Nolan Creek
Location0.30 MI N of Bu 190
RouteState Highway 439
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10796, -97.70186
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,584 (2020)
Projected traffic15,460 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 439 over South Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is FM 439 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 FM 439 over South Nolan Creek carry?

About 10,584 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 439 over South Nolan Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns FM 439 over South Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.