US Bridges

Fritz-Swanson RD over Rabbit CR

PoorPosted for load

Gregg County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of SH 31 · Structure no. 100930AA0067001

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,033
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fritz-Swanson RD over Rabbit CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fritz-Swanson RD over Rabbit CR in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,033 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,846 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFritz-Swanson RD
CrossesRabbit CR
Location0.7 MI N of SH 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40449, -94.88934
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,033 (2018)
Projected traffic2,846 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fritz-Swanson RD over Rabbit CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fritz-Swanson RD over Rabbit CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Fritz-Swanson RD over Rabbit CR carry?

About 2,033 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fritz-Swanson RD over Rabbit CR?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Fritz-Swanson RD over Rabbit CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.