US Bridges

W Thompson ST over Center Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 520 Feet W of US 81 · Structure no. 022490C00250001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,102
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Thompson ST over Center Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Thompson ST over Center Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,102 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,653 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Thompson ST
CrossesCenter Creek
Location520 Feet W of US 81
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22162, -97.59173
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,102 (2019)
Projected traffic7,653 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 W Thompson ST over Center Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Thompson ST over Center 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does W Thompson ST over Center Creek carry?

About 5,102 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W Thompson ST over Center Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W Thompson ST over Center Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.