US Bridges

FM 1002 over Glade Creek

Good

Upshur County, Texas · 4.40 MI NW of SH 155 · Structure no. 192300064703011

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1002 over Glade Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1002 over Glade Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2033. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1002
CrossesGlade Creek
Location4.40 MI NW of SH 155
RouteState Highway 1002
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65729, -95.12645
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic740 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 1002 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1002 over Glade 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1002 over Glade Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1002 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1002 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.