US Bridges

Kilgore ST over South Wagner Creek

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 190190B01405001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,933
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kilgore ST over South Wagner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kilgore ST over South Wagner Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,933 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 753 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKilgore ST
CrossesSouth Wagner Creek
Location0.35 MI S of US 67
RouteCity Street 30
StateTexas
Coordinates33.41424, -94.09129
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,933 (2018)
Projected traffic753 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 Kilgore ST over South Wagner Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kilgore ST 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 Kilgore ST over South Wagner Creek carry?

About 1,933 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kilgore ST over South Wagner Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Kilgore ST over South Wagner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.