US Bridges

West 9th Avenune over Nolan Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.25 East of N. Loop 121 · Structure no. 090140D00775001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
418 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,310
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 9th Avenune over Nolan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 9th Avenune over Nolan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,310 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2035. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest 9th Avenune
CrossesNolan Creek
Location0.25 East of N. Loop 121
RouteCounty Highway 775
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06783, -97.47205
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,310 (2010)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West 9th Avenune over Nolan Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 9th Avenune 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does West 9th Avenune over Nolan Creek carry?

About 4,310 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West 9th Avenune over Nolan Creek?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns West 9th Avenune over Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.