US Bridges

Lemmons DR over Iron Bridge CR

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 0.8MI W of US 259 · Structure no. 100930LP4347101

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemmons DR over Iron Bridge CR is a concrete culvert carrying Lemmons DR over Iron Bridge CR in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLemmons DR
CrossesIron Bridge CR
Location0.8MI W of US 259
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46874, -94.72034
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Lemmons DR over Iron Bridge CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lemmons DR over Iron Bridge CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lemmons DR over Iron Bridge CR carry?

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

How long is Lemmons DR over Iron Bridge CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Lemmons DR over Iron Bridge CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.