US Bridges

Shady Oak Dr. over Trib. to Lake Bridgeport

FairPosted for load

Wise County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 022490M00300001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Oak Dr. over Trib. to Lake Bridgeport is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shady Oak Dr. over Trib. to Lake Bridgeport in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2034. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShady Oak Dr.
CrossesTrib. to Lake Bridgeport
Location1.4 MI N of US 380
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18406, -97.89082
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2014)
Projected traffic350 by 2034
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shady Oak Dr. over Trib. to Lake Bridgeport built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Oak Dr. over Trib. to Lake Bridgeport 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 Shady Oak Dr. over Trib. to Lake Bridgeport carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shady Oak Dr. over Trib. to Lake Bridgeport?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Oak Dr. over Trib. to Lake Bridgeport?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.