US Bridges

CR 233 over Mud Creek Trib

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 2.50 MI S of SH 31 · Structure no. 102120AA0233102

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 233 over Mud Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying CR 233 over Mud Creek Trib in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2028. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 233
CrossesMud Creek Trib
Location2.50 MI S of SH 31
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3371, -95.07582
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2010)
Projected traffic400 by 2028
Trucks0%
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 233 over Mud Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 233 over Mud Creek Trib 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 233 over Mud Creek Trib carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 233 over Mud Creek Trib?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CR 233 over Mud Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.