US Bridges

FM 3219 over South Nolan Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Bus 190 · Structure no. 090140269601001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,788
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3219 over South Nolan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3219 over South Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5,788 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,550 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3219
CrossesSouth Nolan Creek
Location0.05 MI N of Bus 190
RouteState Highway 3219
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0868, -97.64839
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,788 (2022)
Projected traffic7,550 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3219 over South Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3219 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 3219 over South Nolan Creek carry?

About 5,788 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 3219 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 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3219 over South Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.