US Bridges

Nugent RD (cr 501) over Elm Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 600 · Structure no. 082210AA0501001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nugent RD (cr 501) over Elm Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nugent RD (cr 501) over Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 313 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNugent RD (cr 501)
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.50 MI N of FM 600
RouteCounty Highway 501
StateTexas
Coordinates32.517, -99.72348
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2020)
Projected traffic438 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nugent RD (cr 501) over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nugent RD (cr 501) over Elm 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 Nugent RD (cr 501) over Elm Creek carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nugent RD (cr 501) over Elm Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nugent RD (cr 501) over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.