US Bridges

E Cotton ST over Wade Creek

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of US 259 · Structure no. 100930E00239001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,237
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Cotton ST over Wade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Cotton ST over Wade Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,237 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,532 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Cotton ST
CrossesWade Creek
Location1.0 MI W of US 259
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49208, -94.72397
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,237 (2018)
Projected traffic4,532 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 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 E Cotton ST over Wade Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is E Cotton ST over Wade Creek 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 E Cotton ST over Wade Creek carry?

About 3,237 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E Cotton ST over Wade Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns E Cotton ST over Wade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.