US Bridges

Patriot Ave over Gilley Creek Tributary

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of SH 248 · Structure no. 102120B03560001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patriot Ave over Gilley Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Patriot Ave over Gilley Creek Tributary in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPatriot Ave
CrossesGilley Creek Tributary
Location0.15 MI N of SH 248
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31361, -95.25964
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2015)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patriot Ave over Gilley Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patriot Ave over Gilley Creek Tributary 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Patriot Ave over Gilley Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Patriot Ave over Gilley Creek Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Patriot Ave over Gilley Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.