US Bridges

N Ward DR over Harris CR

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.02 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 100930E01062001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,009
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Ward DR over Harris CR is a concrete culvert carrying N Ward DR over Harris CR in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,009 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Ward DR
CrossesHarris CR
Location0.02 MI N of US 80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50649, -94.78112
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,009 (2018)
Projected traffic198 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 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 N Ward DR over Harris CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Ward DR over Harris CR 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 N Ward DR over Harris CR carry?

About 1,009 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Ward DR over Harris CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns N Ward DR over Harris CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.