NOLA RUTH RD
Carrying NOLA RUTH RD over US 190
1.04 MI E OF FM 3423, Bell, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NOLA RUTH RD
The NOLA RUTH RD bridge in Bell, Texas carries NOLA RUTH RD over US 190. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 52,280 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NOLA RUTH RD compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1976
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 52,280 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 090140023103098
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NOLA RUTH RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NOLA RUTH RD against other structures in Bell and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NOLA RUTH RD?
NOLA RUTH RD in Bell, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NOLA RUTH RD inspected?
NOLA RUTH RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 52,280 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NOLA RUTH RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NOLA RUTH RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NOLA RUTH RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining NOLA RUTH RD?
Ownership is not specified for NOLA RUTH RD in the NBI.
How old is NOLA RUTH RD and does age affect safety?
NOLA RUTH RD was built in 1976, making it 50 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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