US Bridges

Garfield DR over Wade Creek

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of S High ST · Structure no. 100930E00403001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,655
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield DR over Wade Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garfield DR over Wade Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,655 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,655 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGarfield DR
CrossesWade Creek
Location0.50 MI W of S High ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47746, -94.7504
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,655 (2018)
Projected traffic1,655 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garfield DR over Wade Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield DR 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 Garfield DR over Wade Creek carry?

About 1,655 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Garfield DR over Wade Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield DR over Wade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.