US Bridges

Smith Marek RD over Mulberry Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Lavaca C/L · Structure no. 130760AA0295001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Marek RD over Mulberry Creek is a steel other carrying Smith Marek RD over Mulberry Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Marek RD
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Lavaca C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63679, -97.00231
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Marek RD over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Marek RD over Mulberry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Marek RD over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Smith Marek RD over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Marek RD over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.