US Bridges

Wells ST over Iron Bridge Creek

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Twelfth ST · Structure no. 100930E01072001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells ST over Iron Bridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wells ST over Iron Bridge Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWells ST
CrossesIron Bridge Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Twelfth ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46571, -94.72039
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed1.2 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 Wells ST over Iron Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells ST over Iron Bridge 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 Wells ST over Iron Bridge Creek carry?

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

How long is Wells ST over Iron Bridge Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wells ST over Iron Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.