US Bridges

Central Avenue over Nolan Creek

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of IH 35 FR · Structure no. 090140D00660001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Avenue over Nolan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Central Avenue over Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2026. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesNolan Creek
Location0.15 MI SE of IH 35 FR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05266, -97.45074
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2020)
Projected traffic165 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Avenue over Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue over Nolan Creek 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 Central Avenue over Nolan Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Central Avenue over Nolan Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.