US Bridges

Avenue a over Nolan River

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of FM 933 · Structure no. 091100F00040001

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
306 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue a over Nolan River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Avenue a over Nolan River in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue a
CrossesNolan River
Location0.3 MI N of FM 933
RouteCity Street 1127
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14742, -97.39685
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue a over Nolan River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue a over Nolan River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue a over Nolan River carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Avenue a over Nolan River?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue a over Nolan River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.