US Bridges

Barbee RD over West Mud Creek Tributary

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 102120B00270001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,720
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barbee RD over West Mud Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Barbee RD over West Mud Creek Tributary in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarbee RD
CrossesWest Mud Creek Tributary
Location0.10 MI E of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27904, -95.30351
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic1,720 (2015)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Barbee RD over West Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barbee RD over West Mud Creek Tributary 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Barbee RD over West Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Barbee RD over West Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Barbee RD over West Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.