US Bridges

West Central Ave over Nolan Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Bell County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of SH 317 · Structure no. 090140D00065001

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Central Ave over Nolan Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying West Central Ave over Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2026. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Central Ave
CrossesNolan Creek
Location0.10 MI W of SH 317
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05685, -97.46521
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$785,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Central Ave over Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Central Ave over Nolan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does West Central Ave over Nolan Creek carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is West Central Ave over Nolan Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns West Central Ave over Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.