US Bridges

CR 314 (smith Rd) over IH 45

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 7.1 MI NW of SH 7 · Structure no. 171450067503128

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 314 (smith Rd) over IH 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 314 (smith Rd) over IH 45 in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2037. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 314 (smith Rd)
CrossesIH 45
Location7.1 MI NW of SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.35719, -96.01525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2017)
Projected traffic290 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 314 (smith Rd) over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 314 (smith Rd) over IH 45 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 314 (smith Rd) over IH 45 carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 314 (smith Rd) over IH 45?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 314 (smith Rd) over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.