Woodard over Nolan River
FairJohnson County, Texas · 0.54 MI W of US 67 · Structure no. 021270AA0329003
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,281
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodard over Nolan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodard over Nolan River in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 104 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 1,281 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woodard over Nolan River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Woodard 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Woodard over Nolan River carry?
About 1,281 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Woodard over Nolan River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Woodard over Nolan River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.