US Bridges

West Elms Road over South Nolan Creek Trib

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.01 MI W of Robinett RD · Structure no. 090140C00221002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,621
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Elms Road over South Nolan Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying West Elms Road over South Nolan Creek Trib in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6,621 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Elms Road
CrossesSouth Nolan Creek Trib
Location0.01 MI W of Robinett RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09802, -97.78689
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,621 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 West Elms Road over South Nolan Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Elms Road over South Nolan Creek Trib 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 West Elms Road over South Nolan Creek Trib carry?

About 6,621 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Elms Road over South Nolan Creek Trib?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns West Elms Road over South Nolan Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.