US Bridges

CR 223 over Mud Creek Relief

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of FM 2607 · Structure no. 102120AA0223106

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 223 over Mud Creek Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 223 over Mud Creek Relief in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 223
CrossesMud Creek Relief
Location0.70 MI W of FM 2607
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28823, -95.10745
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic116 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 223 over Mud Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 223 over Mud Creek Relief 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 223 over Mud Creek Relief carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 223 over Mud Creek Relief?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 223 over Mud Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.