US Bridges

CR 46 over Black Fork Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 2.7 MI NW of SH 110 · Structure no. 102120AA0046002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,447
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 46 over Black Fork Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 46 over Black Fork Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,447 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 46
CrossesBlack Fork Creek
Location2.7 MI NW of SH 110
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39177, -95.3947
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,447 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 46 over Black Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 46 over Black Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 46 over Black Fork Creek carry?

About 1,447 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 46 over Black Fork Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 46 over Black Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.