US Bridges

Trimmier Road over Little Nolan Creek Br

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 090140C02687001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,900
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trimmier Road over Little Nolan Creek Br is a concrete culvert carrying Trimmier Road over Little Nolan Creek Br in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 25,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTrimmier Road
CrossesLittle Nolan Creek Br
Location0.10 MI S of US 190
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09262, -97.73315
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,900 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trimmier Road over Little Nolan Creek Br built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

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

About 25,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Trimmier Road over Little Nolan Creek Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Trimmier Road over Little Nolan Creek Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.