Ss 147 over Drainage Ditch
FairSmith County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of US 271 · Structure no. 102120019008040
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,882
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ss 147 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ss 147 over Drainage Ditch in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 54 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 21,882 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,635 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 233 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ss 147 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Ss 147 over Drainage Ditch 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 Ss 147 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 21,882 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ss 147 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 233 ft wide.
Who owns Ss 147 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.