US Bridges

Ws Young Drive over Little Nolan Creek Br

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 090140C00130002

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,132
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ws Young Drive over Little Nolan Creek Br is a concrete culvert carrying Ws Young Drive over Little Nolan Creek Br in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 30,132 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWs Young Drive
CrossesLittle Nolan Creek Br
Location0.10 MI S of US 190
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08904, -97.72025
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,132 (2020)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ws Young Drive over Little Nolan Creek Br built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Ws Young Drive over Little Nolan Creek Br 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 Little Nolan Creek Br carry?

About 30,132 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ws Young Drive over Little Nolan Creek Br?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Ws Young Drive over Little Nolan Creek Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.