US Bridges

CR 165 over Henshaw CR

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of FM 2493 · Structure no. 102120AA0165101

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
874
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 165 over Henshaw CR is a steel culvert carrying CR 165 over Henshaw CR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 874 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 165
CrossesHenshaw CR
Location0.1 MI W of FM 2493
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24764, -95.35028
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2022)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 165 over Henshaw CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 165 over Henshaw CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 165 over Henshaw CR carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 165 over Henshaw CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR 165 over Henshaw CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.