US Bridges

SH 110 over Mud Creek Branch

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 2.6 MI SE of FM 344 · Structure no. 102120034502020

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,754
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 110 over Mud Creek Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 110 over Mud Creek Branch in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 5,754 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,056 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 110
CrossesMud Creek Branch
Location2.6 MI SE of FM 344
RouteState Highway 110
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15935, -95.16432
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,754 (2021)
Projected traffic8,056 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 110 over Mud Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 110 over Mud Creek Branch 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 Mud Creek Branch carry?

About 5,754 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 110 over Mud Creek Branch?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 110 over Mud Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.