US Bridges

Florence Road over Little Nolan Creek Br

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 090140C01310001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,208
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence Road over Little Nolan Creek Br is a concrete culvert carrying Florence Road over Little Nolan Creek Br in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,208 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorence Road
CrossesLittle Nolan Creek Br
Location0.50 MI S of US 190
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08472, -97.74556
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
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,208 (2020)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Florence Road over Little Nolan Creek Br built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florence Road over Little Nolan Creek Br 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 Florence Road over Little Nolan Creek Br carry?

About 4,208 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Florence Road over Little Nolan Creek Br?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Florence Road over Little Nolan Creek Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.