US Bridges

East Ave C over Nolan Creek Trib

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of SH 317 · Structure no. 090140D00670001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
578
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ave C over Nolan Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Ave C over Nolan Creek Trib in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Ave C
CrossesNolan Creek Trib
Location0.05 MI E of SH 317
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05386, -97.46399
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2020)
Projected traffic800 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$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Ave C over Nolan Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Ave C 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 East Ave C over Nolan Creek Trib carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Ave C over Nolan Creek Trib?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns East Ave C over Nolan Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.