US Bridges

S Fredonia ST over Wade Creek

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Nelson ST · Structure no. 100930E00388001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fredonia ST over Wade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Fredonia ST over Wade Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Fredonia ST
CrossesWade Creek
Location0.10 MI S of Nelson ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48566, -94.7405
Functional classUrban Local

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2018)
Projected traffic200 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 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 S Fredonia ST over Wade Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Fredonia 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 S Fredonia ST over Wade Creek carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Fredonia ST over Wade Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S Fredonia ST over Wade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.