US Bridges

Oden ST over Wade Creek

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of US 259 · Structure no. 100930LP3853102

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oden ST over Wade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oden ST over Wade Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesOden ST
CrossesWade Creek
Location1.0 MI W of US 259
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49114, -94.72438
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Oden ST over Wade Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oden ST over Wade 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 Oden ST over Wade Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oden ST over Wade Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Oden ST over Wade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.