US Bridges

Ss 502 over Guthrie CR

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 100930039208002

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,070
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ss 502 over Guthrie CR is a concrete culvert carrying Ss 502 over Guthrie CR in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 105 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 19,070 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,960 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSs 502
CrossesGuthrie CR
Location1.20 MI N of US 80
RouteState Highway 502
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51736, -94.74011
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,070 (2023)
Projected traffic13,960 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ss 502 over Guthrie CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Ss 502 over Guthrie CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ss 502 over Guthrie CR carry?

About 19,070 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ss 502 over Guthrie CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ss 502 over Guthrie CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.