US Bridges

Houston ST over Turkey CR

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of US HWY 259 · Structure no. 100930B00650001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,962
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houston ST over Turkey CR is a concrete culvert carrying Houston ST over Turkey CR 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 2,962 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,147 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHouston ST
CrossesTurkey CR
Location0.4 MI E of US HWY 259
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37973, -94.86221
Functional classUrban Collector

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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,962 (2018)
Projected traffic4,147 by 2040
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Houston ST over Turkey CR built?

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

What condition is Houston ST over Turkey 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Houston ST over Turkey CR carry?

About 2,962 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Houston ST over Turkey CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Houston ST over Turkey CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.