US Bridges

Ws Young Drive over Nolan Creek Trib

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Elms RD · Structure no. 090140C00130003

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,233
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ws Young Drive over Nolan Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Ws Young Drive over Nolan Creek Trib in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 15,233 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWs Young Drive
CrossesNolan Creek Trib
Location0.15 MI S of Elms RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.075, -97.72495
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,233 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ws Young Drive over Nolan Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ws Young Drive over Nolan Creek Trib 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 Ws Young Drive over Nolan Creek Trib carry?

About 15,233 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ws Young Drive over Nolan Creek Trib?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Ws Young Drive over Nolan Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.