US Bridges

Meadow Brook LN over Graveyard Br/Glade Creek

Fair

Wood County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of SH 37 · Structure no. 102500D00180001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Brook LN over Graveyard Br/Glade Creek is a concrete frame carrying Meadow Brook LN over Graveyard Br/Glade Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Brook LN
CrossesGraveyard Br/Glade Creek
Location0.05 MI E of SH 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78207, -95.45598
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2009)
Projected traffic175 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Brook LN over Graveyard Br/Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Brook LN over Graveyard Br/Glade 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Meadow Brook LN over Graveyard Br/Glade Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Brook LN over Graveyard Br/Glade Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Brook LN over Graveyard Br/Glade Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.