US Bridges

Noodle Dome RD over Noodle Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.96 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 082210AA0375001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noodle Dome RD over Noodle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Noodle Dome RD over Noodle Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNoodle Dome RD
CrossesNoodle Creek
Location1.96 MI N of IH 20
RouteCounty Highway 375
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51097, -100.09872
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Noodle Dome RD over Noodle Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Noodle Dome RD over Noodle Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Noodle Dome RD over Noodle Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Noodle Dome RD over Noodle Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Noodle Dome RD over Noodle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.