US Bridges

Bill Owens Pkwy over Gilmer CR

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 100930E00172001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,258
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Owens Pkwy over Gilmer CR is a concrete culvert carrying Bill Owens Pkwy over Gilmer CR in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 3,258 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,887 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBill Owens Pkwy
CrossesGilmer CR
Location1.1 MI N of US 80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51603, -94.76162
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,258 (2018)
Projected traffic4,887 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bill Owens Pkwy over Gilmer CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bill Owens Pkwy over Gilmer 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 Bill Owens Pkwy over Gilmer CR carry?

About 3,258 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bill Owens Pkwy over Gilmer CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Bill Owens Pkwy over Gilmer CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.