US Bridges

CR 178 over Saline CR TR

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.2MI S of CR 185 · Structure no. 102120AA0178104

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
851
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 178 over Saline CR TR is a steel culvert carrying CR 178 over Saline CR TR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 851 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 178
CrossesSaline CR TR
Location0.2MI S of CR 185
RouteCounty Highway 178
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.18268, -95.39022
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 evaluation5: 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 178 over Saline CR TR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 178 over Saline CR TR 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 178 over Saline CR TR carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 178 over Saline CR TR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 178 over Saline CR TR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.