US Bridges

CR 113 over W Mud Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Texas · 2.20 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 102120AA0113101

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 113 over W Mud Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 113 over W Mud Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 113
CrossesW Mud Creek
Location2.20 MI E of US 69
RouteCounty Highway 113
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.1766, -95.28296
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic116 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

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 113 over W Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 113 over W Mud 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 113 over W Mud Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 113 over W Mud Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 113 over W Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.