US Bridges

Paddy Hamilton RD over South Nolan Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 1.95 MI NE of US 190 FR · Structure no. 090140AA0615001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
816
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paddy Hamilton RD over South Nolan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paddy Hamilton RD over South Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 816 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2033. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPaddy Hamilton RD
CrossesSouth Nolan Creek
Location1.95 MI NE of US 190 FR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07818, -97.553
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2020)
Projected traffic535 by 2033
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$942,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paddy Hamilton RD over South Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paddy Hamilton RD over South 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Paddy Hamilton RD over South Nolan Creek carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paddy Hamilton RD over South Nolan Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Paddy Hamilton RD over South Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.