US Bridges

SH 110 over Hill Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 2.3 MI S of FM 2964 · Structure no. 102120034501021

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,189
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 110 over Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 110 over Hill Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 66 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 18,189 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,465 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 228 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 110
CrossesHill Creek
Location2.3 MI S of FM 2964
RouteState Highway 110
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.26785, -95.24102
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width228 ft (69.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,189 (2021)
Projected traffic25,465 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 110 over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SH 110 over Hill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 110 over Hill Creek carry?

About 18,189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 110 over Hill Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 228 ft wide.

Who owns SH 110 over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.