US Bridges

Gardenia RD over Gum Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 1.2 MI NW of FM 726 · Structure no. 192300AA0242001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
376
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardenia RD over Gum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gardenia RD over Gum Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 324 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGardenia RD
CrossesGum Creek
Location1.2 MI NW of FM 726
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72613, -94.80191
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2023)
Projected traffic324 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gardenia RD over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardenia RD over Gum Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gardenia RD over Gum Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Gardenia RD over Gum Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gardenia RD over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.