US Bridges

SH 110 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of FM 3271 · Structure no. 102120050502022

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,171
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 110 over Prairie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 110 over Prairie Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,171 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,930 by 2039. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 110
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.7 MI N of FM 3271
RouteState Highway 110
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43294, -95.41055
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,171 (2020)
Projected traffic4,930 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 110 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 110 over Prairie 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 Prairie Creek carry?

About 3,171 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 110 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 110 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.