SS 502
Carrying SS 502 over Guthrie Cr
1.20 MI N OF US 80, Gregg, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SS 502
The SS 502 bridge in Gregg, Texas carries SS 502 over Guthrie Cr. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1979, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,136 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SS 502 compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1920
- Last Reconstructed
- 1979
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 16.2 m (53 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,136 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100930039208002
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SS 502 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SS 502 against other structures in Gregg and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SS 502?
SS 502 in Gregg, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SS 502 inspected?
SS 502's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,136 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SS 502 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SS 502?
SS 502 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SS 502?
SS 502 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SS 502 and does age affect safety?
SS 502 was built in 1920, making it 106 years old and last reconstructed in 1979.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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