US Bridges

South 2nd Street over South Nolan Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of US 190 Bu · Structure no. 090140C00102001

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 2nd Street over South Nolan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South 2nd Street over South Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 64 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,550 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth 2nd Street
CrossesSouth Nolan Creek
Location0.10 MI S of US 190 Bu
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11575, -97.73181
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2020)
Projected traffic12,550 by 2033
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$733,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South 2nd Street over South Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is South 2nd Street 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 South 2nd Street over South Nolan Creek carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South 2nd Street over South Nolan Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns South 2nd Street over South Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.