US Bridges

E Nelson ST over Wade Creek

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Green ST · Structure no. 100930E00741001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
298
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Nelson ST over Wade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Nelson ST over Wade Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1950, 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 6 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Nelson ST
CrossesWade Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Green ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48896, -94.73655
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2018)
Projected traffic298 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Nelson ST over Wade Creek built?

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

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

About 298 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Nelson ST over Wade Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E Nelson ST over Wade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.