US Bridges

S High ST over Wade Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 100930E00469002

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,244
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S High ST over Wade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S High ST over Wade Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 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 17,244 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,727 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS High ST
CrossesWade Creek
Location1.1 MI S of US 80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48546, -94.74401
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,244 (2018)
Projected traffic21,727 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 High ST over Wade Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

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

About 17,244 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S High ST over Wade Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S High ST over Wade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.