US Bridges

Roy Reynolds Drive over South Nolan Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of US 190 Bu · Structure no. 090140E00466001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,221
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Reynolds Drive over South Nolan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roy Reynolds Drive over South Nolan Creek 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 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 7,221 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoy Reynolds Drive
CrossesSouth Nolan Creek
Location0.45 MI N of US 190 Bu
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09927, -97.67171
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 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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,221 (2018)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roy Reynolds Drive over South Nolan Creek built?

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

What condition is Roy Reynolds Drive over South 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 Roy Reynolds Drive over South Nolan Creek carry?

About 7,221 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Roy Reynolds Drive over South Nolan Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Roy Reynolds Drive over South Nolan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.