US Bridges

Beverly Ave over Douglas Branch Trib

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Locust ST · Structure no. 102120B00455001

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,360
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beverly Ave over Douglas Branch Trib is a masonry culvert carrying Beverly Ave over Douglas Branch Trib in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 87 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 2,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeverly Ave
CrossesDouglas Branch Trib
Location0.05 MI N of Locust ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35284, -95.29269
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,360 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beverly Ave over Douglas Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Beverly Ave over Douglas Branch Trib 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 Beverly Ave over Douglas Branch Trib carry?

About 2,360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beverly Ave over Douglas Branch Trib?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Beverly Ave over Douglas Branch Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.