US Bridges

Danville RD over Bighead CR TR

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 1.35 MI SW of FM 349 · Structure no. 100930AA0058001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,793
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Danville RD over Bighead CR TR is a concrete culvert carrying Danville RD over Bighead CR TR in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,793 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,510 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDanville RD
CrossesBighead CR TR
Location1.35 MI SW of FM 349
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39722, -94.83506
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,793 (2018)
Projected traffic2,510 by 2040
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Danville RD over Bighead CR TR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Danville RD over Bighead CR TR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Danville RD over Bighead CR TR carry?

About 1,793 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Danville RD over Bighead CR TR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Danville RD over Bighead CR TR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.