US Bridges

Higginbotham RD over Big Head Creek Trib

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of FM 1249 · Structure no. 100930B00610103

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higginbotham RD over Big Head Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Higginbotham RD over Big Head Creek Trib in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHigginbotham RD
CrossesBig Head Creek Trib
Location0.3 MI N of FM 1249
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37803, -94.85031
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
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 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 Higginbotham RD over Big Head Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Higginbotham RD over Big Head Creek Trib 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 Higginbotham RD over Big Head Creek Trib carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Higginbotham RD over Big Head Creek Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Higginbotham RD over Big Head Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.