US Bridges

SH 110 over Piney Br W Mud Crk

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 3.95 MI S of Smith C/L · Structure no. 100370034503004

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,808
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 110 over Piney Br W Mud Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SH 110 over Piney Br W Mud Crk in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 1,808 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,531 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 110
CrossesPiney Br W Mud Crk
Location3.95 MI S of Smith C/L
RouteState Highway 110
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08148, -95.11057
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,808 (2021)
Projected traffic2,531 by 2041
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 110 over Piney Br W Mud Crk built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 110 over Piney Br W Mud Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 110 over Piney Br W Mud Crk carry?

About 1,808 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SH 110 over Piney Br W Mud Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 110 over Piney Br W Mud Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.