US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over W Nolan Creek Trib

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW FM 2331 Godley · Structure no. 021270J00078001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over W Nolan Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Railroad Avenue over W Nolan Creek Trib in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesW Nolan Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI NW FM 2331 Godley
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45028, -97.53499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Avenue over W Nolan Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Avenue over W Nolan Creek Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over W Nolan Creek Trib carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Railroad Avenue over W Nolan Creek Trib?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over W Nolan Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.