US Bridges

CR 454 over Village Creek Trib

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of FM 1253 · Structure no. 102120AA0454101

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 454 over Village Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying CR 454 over Village 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 454
CrossesVillage Creek Trib
Location0.35 MI W of FM 1253
RouteCounty Highway 454
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59193, -95.5894
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 454 over Village Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is CR 454 over Village 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 454 over Village Creek Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 454 over Village Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 454 over Village Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.