US Bridges

Tupelo DR over Guthrie Creek Trib

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.26 MI NE of N. Spur 63 · Structure no. 100930LP4916101

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,870
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tupelo DR over Guthrie Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Tupelo DR over Guthrie Creek Trib 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 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTupelo DR
CrossesGuthrie Creek Trib
Location0.26 MI NE of N. Spur 63
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50839, -94.74387
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,870 (2018)
Projected traffic198 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tupelo DR over Guthrie Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Tupelo DR over Guthrie Creek Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tupelo DR over Guthrie Creek Trib carry?

About 1,870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tupelo DR over Guthrie Creek Trib?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Tupelo DR over Guthrie Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.