US Bridges

Pacal RD over Gum Creek

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of US 271 · Structure no. 192300AA0360001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacal RD over Gum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pacal RD over Gum Creek in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPacal RD
CrossesGum Creek
Location0.1 MI S of US 271
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63296, -94.92796
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2013)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
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

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

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pacal 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 Pacal RD over Gum Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Pacal RD over Gum Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pacal RD over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.