US Bridges

East Elms Road over Little Nolan Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.50 MI E of SH 195 · Structure no. 090140C00221001

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,820
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Elms Road over Little Nolan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Elms Road over Little Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 7,820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Elms Road
CrossesLittle Nolan Creek
Location2.50 MI E of SH 195
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07458, -97.71484
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,820 (2020)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Elms Road over Little Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is East Elms Road over Little 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 East Elms Road over Little Nolan Creek carry?

About 7,820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Elms Road over Little Nolan Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns East Elms Road over Little Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.