US Bridges

SH 135 over Mud CR S

Good

Cherokee County, Texas · 1.7 MI SW of FM 2064 · Structure no. 100370037806038

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,647
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135 over Mud CR S is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 135 over Mud CR S in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,647 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,306 by 2041. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 135
CrossesMud CR S
Location1.7 MI SW of FM 2064
RouteState Highway 135
StateTexas
Coordinates32.10294, -95.1702
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,647 (2021)
Projected traffic2,306 by 2041
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 135 over Mud CR S built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 135 over Mud CR S in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 135 over Mud CR S carry?

About 1,647 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SH 135 over Mud CR S?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 135 over Mud CR S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.