US Bridges

SH 110 over Clear Fork Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 2.05 MI S of Smith C/L · Structure no. 100370034503027

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,742
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 110 over Clear Fork Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 110 over Clear Fork Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,742 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,839 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 110
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location2.05 MI S of Smith C/L
RouteState Highway 110
StateTexas
Coordinates32.10778, -95.11626
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,742 (2021)
Projected traffic3,839 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 110 over Clear Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 110 over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 2,742 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 110 over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 110 over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.