US Bridges

Wal Street over Oakland CR

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of US HWY 259 · Structure no. 100930E01109001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wal Street over Oakland CR is a concrete culvert carrying Wal Street over Oakland CR in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 1,660 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWal Street
CrossesOakland CR
Location0.15 MI W of US HWY 259
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54454, -94.72974
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width1,660 ft (506 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 Wal Street over Oakland CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wal Street over Oakland 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 Wal Street over Oakland CR carry?

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

How long is Wal Street over Oakland CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 1,660 ft wide.

Who owns Wal Street over Oakland CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.