US Bridges

Mlk Jr DR over Shawnee CR

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.3M E of US 79 · Structure no. 102010C01305104

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Jr DR over Shawnee CR is a concrete culvert carrying Mlk Jr DR over Shawnee CR in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMlk Jr DR
CrossesShawnee CR
Location0.3M E of US 79
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15986, -94.77944
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mlk Jr DR over Shawnee CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mlk Jr DR over Shawnee CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mlk Jr DR over Shawnee CR carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Mlk Jr DR over Shawnee CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Jr DR over Shawnee CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.