US Bridges

King ST over Wade Creek

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Gregg County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of Timpson ST · Structure no. 100930E00581001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

King ST over Wade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying King ST over Wade Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKing ST
CrossesWade Creek
Location0.01 MI S of Timpson ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48854, -94.73384
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic132 (2018)
Projected traffic132 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 King ST over Wade Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is King 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 King ST over Wade Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is King ST over Wade Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns King ST over Wade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.