US Bridges

FM 850 over Mud Creek

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.5 MI NW of FM 2607 · Structure no. 102120116301007

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,125
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 850 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 850 over Mud Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 850
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.5 MI NW of FM 2607
RouteState Highway 850
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32204, -95.0995
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2013)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2033
Trucks26%
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 FM 850 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 850 over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 850 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 850 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 850 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.