US Bridges

SH 171 over Nolan River

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of FM 2331 S · Structure no. 021270036503010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,940
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 171 over Nolan River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 171 over Nolan River in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 68 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 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 5,940 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,720 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 171
CrossesNolan River
Location2.0 MI E of FM 2331 S
RouteState Highway 171
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42929, -97.49544
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,940 (2019)
Projected traffic7,720 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 171 over Nolan River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 171 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 171 over Nolan River carry?

About 5,940 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 171 over Nolan River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 171 over Nolan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.