US Bridges

Nolan Riv RD Pct 1 over Nolan River

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Texas · 3.1 Mi. S. of FM 1718 · Structure no. 021270AA0377001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nolan Riv RD Pct 1 over Nolan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nolan Riv RD Pct 1 over Nolan River in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,047 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNolan Riv RD Pct 1
CrossesNolan River
Location3.1 Mi. S. of FM 1718
RouteCounty Highway 1111
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27197, -97.41569
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,047 (2024)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Nolan Riv RD Pct 1 over Nolan River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nolan Riv RD Pct 1 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 Nolan Riv RD Pct 1 over Nolan River carry?

About 1,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nolan Riv RD Pct 1 over Nolan River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nolan Riv RD Pct 1 over Nolan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.