US Bridges

Nolte ST over Walnut Branch

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Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Guadalupe ST · Structure no. 150950F00900001

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,399
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nolte ST over Walnut Branch is a other other carrying Nolte ST over Walnut Branch in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 103 years old, older 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 2,399 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNolte ST
CrossesWalnut Branch
Location0.2 MI E of Guadalupe ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5674, -97.96684
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,399 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nolte ST over Walnut Branch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Nolte ST over Walnut Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nolte ST over Walnut Branch carry?

About 2,399 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Nolte ST over Walnut Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nolte ST over Walnut Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.