SH 146 over Smiths Gully
FairChambers County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 200360038902027
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,491
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 146 over Smiths Gully is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 146 over Smiths Gully in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 82 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 24,491 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,010 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 146 over Smiths Gully built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SH 146 over Smiths Gully 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 146 over Smiths Gully carry?
About 24,491 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 146 over Smiths Gully?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns SH 146 over Smiths Gully?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.