US Bridges

Beechwood DR over West Mud Creek Tributary

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Sunnybrook · Structure no. 102120B00345001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beechwood DR over West Mud Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Beechwood DR over West Mud Creek Tributary in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeechwood DR
CrossesWest Mud Creek Tributary
Location0.05 MI W of Sunnybrook
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31385, -95.30555
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2015)
Projected traffic300 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beechwood DR over West Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beechwood DR 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 Beechwood DR over West Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Beechwood DR over West Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Beechwood DR over West Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.