US Bridges

Ss 147 WB over Rail(up)/Spring/Fanninav

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of US 271 · Structure no. 102120019008041

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
430 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,941
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ss 147 WB over Rail(up)/Spring/Fanninav is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ss 147 WB over Rail(up)/Spring/Fanninav in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1971, 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 10,941 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,318 by 2041. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSs 147 WB
CrossesRail(up)/Spring/Fanninav
Location0.4 MI W of US 271
RouteState Highway 147
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35965, -95.29893
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,941 (2021)
Projected traffic15,318 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ss 147 WB over Rail(up)/Spring/Fanninav built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ss 147 WB over Rail(up)/Spring/Fanninav 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 WB over Rail(up)/Spring/Fanninav carry?

About 10,941 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ss 147 WB over Rail(up)/Spring/Fanninav?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ss 147 WB over Rail(up)/Spring/Fanninav?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.