US Bridges

Gateway Drive over Nolan Creek Trib

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 090140C01367001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gateway Drive over Nolan Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Gateway Drive over 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGateway Drive
CrossesNolan Creek Trib
Location0.20 MI S of US 190
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0933, -97.73627
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2013)
Projected traffic350 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gateway Drive over Nolan Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Gateway 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 Gateway Drive over Nolan Creek Trib carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gateway Drive over Nolan Creek Trib?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Gateway Drive over Nolan Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.