US Bridges

South 28th Street over South Nolan Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of US 190 Bu · Structure no. 090140C00528001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,427
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 28th Street over South Nolan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South 28th Street over South Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 2,427 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth 28th Street
CrossesSouth Nolan Creek
Location0.20 MI N of US 190 Bu
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11366, -97.71835
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,427 (2020)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$523,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South 28th Street over South Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 28th Street over South 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 South 28th Street over South Nolan Creek carry?

About 2,427 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is South 28th Street over South Nolan Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns South 28th Street over South Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.