US Bridges

Big Woods RD over Witcher CR

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 2.6MI N of FM 1844 · Structure no. 100930AA1442102

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
291
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Woods RD over Witcher CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Big Woods RD over Witcher CR in Gregg 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 291 vehicles a day, projected to reach 239 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBig Woods RD
CrossesWitcher CR
Location2.6MI N of FM 1844
RouteCounty Highway 1442
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62456, -94.78041
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2018)
Projected traffic239 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Big Woods RD over Witcher CR built?

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

What condition is Big Woods RD over Witcher CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Big Woods RD over Witcher CR carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Big Woods RD over Witcher CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Big Woods RD over Witcher CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.