US Bridges

South Penelope ST over Nolan Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Central Ave · Structure no. 090140D00370001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Penelope ST over Nolan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Penelope ST over Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2026. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Penelope ST
CrossesNolan Creek
Location0.10 MI S of Central Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05404, -97.46259
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2026
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Penelope ST over Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Penelope ST over Nolan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does South Penelope ST over Nolan Creek carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Penelope ST over Nolan Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns South Penelope ST over Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.