US Bridges

Ws Young Drive over BNSF Rr/S Nolan Ceek

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Bell County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of US 190 Bu · Structure no. 090140C00130001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
703 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
12,186
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ws Young Drive over BNSF Rr/S Nolan Ceek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ws Young Drive over BNSF Rr/S Nolan Ceek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,000 by 2033. The structure is 703 ft (214.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWs Young Drive
CrossesBNSF Rr/S Nolan Ceek
Location0.20 MI N of US 190 Bu
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11369, -97.71219
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length703 ft (214.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,186 (2022)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ws Young Drive over BNSF Rr/S Nolan Ceek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ws Young Drive over BNSF Rr/S Nolan Ceek 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 Ws Young Drive over BNSF Rr/S Nolan Ceek carry?

About 12,186 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ws Young Drive over BNSF Rr/S Nolan Ceek?

The structure is 703 ft (214.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ws Young Drive over BNSF Rr/S Nolan Ceek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.