US Bridges

Gibson Lane over Wagner Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 2878 · Structure no. 190190B00952002

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
502 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,406
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibson Lane over Wagner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gibson Lane over Wagner Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 5,406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGibson Lane
CrossesWagner Creek
Location0.2 MI W of FM 2878
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45933, -94.11617
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,406 (2013)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Gibson Lane over Wagner Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibson Lane over Wagner 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gibson Lane over Wagner Creek carry?

About 5,406 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Gibson Lane over Wagner Creek?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Gibson Lane over Wagner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.