US Bridges

Wheat Road over Nolan Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of FM 93 · Structure no. 090140AA0798001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
272 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,227
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheat Road over Nolan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheat Road over Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWheat Road
CrossesNolan Creek
Location1.20 MI N of FM 93
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08078, -97.48588
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,227 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheat Road over Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheat Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wheat Road over Nolan Creek carry?

About 1,227 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wheat Road over Nolan Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wheat Road over Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.