US Bridges

Garber ST over Wagner Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of SH 93 · Structure no. 190190B00915001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garber ST over Wagner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garber ST over Wagner Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarber ST
CrossesWagner Creek
Location0.2 MI W of SH 93
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.40736, -94.06355
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2023)
Projected traffic898 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 Garber ST over Wagner Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garber ST over 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 Garber ST over Wagner Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Garber ST over Wagner Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Garber ST over Wagner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.