US Bridges

Center St. over Smith Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 79 · Structure no. 011390B00135002

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,341
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center St. over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Center St. over Smith Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter St.
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.2 MI E of FM 79
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.67869, -95.57327
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,341 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center St. over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center St. over Smith 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Center St. over Smith Creek carry?

About 1,341 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Center St. over Smith Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Center St. over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.