US Bridges

S Bateman RD over Mims Creek

Good

Freestone County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 170820B00015001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Bateman RD over Mims Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Bateman RD over Mims Creek in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Bateman RD
CrossesMims Creek
Location0.6 MI S of US 84
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71614, -96.16284
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2010)
Projected traffic300 by 2029
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S Bateman RD over Mims Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Bateman RD over Mims Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does S Bateman RD over Mims Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is S Bateman RD over Mims Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Bateman RD over Mims Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.