US Bridges

Falvey Blvd over South Wagner Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Kilgore ST · Structure no. 190190B00850001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falvey Blvd over South Wagner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Falvey Blvd over South Wagner Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 287 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFalvey Blvd
CrossesSouth Wagner Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Kilgore ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.41314, -94.08883
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2018)
Projected traffic181 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Falvey Blvd over South Wagner Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falvey Blvd over South Wagner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Falvey Blvd over South Wagner Creek carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Falvey Blvd over South Wagner Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Falvey Blvd over South Wagner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.