US Bridges

FM 1502 over Nolan Creek Relief

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 3.2 MI E of FM 196 · Structure no. 011390145601007

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1502 over Nolan Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1502 over Nolan Creek Relief in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 1502
CrossesNolan Creek Relief
Location3.2 MI E of FM 196
RouteState Highway 1502
StateTexas
Coordinates33.72517, -95.36452
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2019)
Projected traffic662 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 FM 1502 over Nolan Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1502 over Nolan Creek Relief 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1502 over Nolan Creek Relief carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1502 over Nolan Creek Relief?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1502 over Nolan Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.