US Bridges

SH 110 over Mud Creek Trib

Fair

Cherokee County, Texas · 1.95 MI SW of FM 22 · Structure no. 100370034504015

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,011
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 110 over Mud Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SH 110 over Mud Creek Trib in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 2,011 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,815 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 110
CrossesMud Creek Trib
Location1.95 MI SW of FM 22
RouteState Highway 110
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86019, -95.11235
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.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,011 (2021)
Projected traffic2,815 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Mud Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 110 over Mud Creek Trib 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 Mud Creek Trib carry?

About 2,011 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 110 over Mud Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 110 over Mud Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.