US Bridges

CR 145 over Dean Br

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.65 MI SW of US 69 · Structure no. 102120AA0145101

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 145 over Dean Br is a steel culvert carrying CR 145 over Dean Br in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 145
CrossesDean Br
Location0.65 MI SW of US 69
RouteCounty Highway 145
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.16559, -95.31631
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 145 over Dean Br built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 145 over Dean Br 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 145 over Dean Br carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 145 over Dean Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR 145 over Dean Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.