US Bridges

Central Ave over Derrett Creek

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM718 · Structure no. 022490H00025001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
456
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over Derrett Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave over Derrett Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 456 vehicles a day, projected to reach 430 by 2034. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesDerrett Creek
Location0.5 MI S of FM718
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00406, -97.49104
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2014)
Projected traffic430 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave over Derrett Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Ave over Derrett 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Central Ave over Derrett Creek carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Central Ave over Derrett Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over Derrett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.