US Bridges

Bill Owens Pkwy over School Br

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of Loop 281 · Structure no. 100930E00172003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,473
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Owens Pkwy over School Br is a concrete culvert carrying Bill Owens Pkwy over School Br in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,473 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,710 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBill Owens Pkwy
CrossesSchool Br
Location1.6 MI N of Loop 281
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55237, -94.78109
Functional classUrban 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.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,473 (2018)
Projected traffic3,710 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Bill Owens Pkwy over School Br built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bill Owens Pkwy over School Br 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 School Br carry?

About 2,473 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bill Owens Pkwy over School Br?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Bill Owens Pkwy over School Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.