US Bridges

Reel RD over Harris Creek

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of SH 300 · Structure no. 100930E00870102

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,446
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reel RD over Harris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Reel RD over Harris Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,446 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesReel RD
CrossesHarris Creek
Location0.5 MI W of SH 300
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52982, -94.79599
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,446 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks1%
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 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 Reel RD over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reel RD over Harris 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 Reel RD over Harris Creek carry?

About 9,446 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reel RD over Harris Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Reel RD over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.