US Bridges

N. Broadway Ave. over Black Fork CR Rl

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.6 Mi. S. of Loop 323 · Structure no. 102120B00640002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
722 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Broadway Ave. over Black Fork CR Rl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Broadway Ave. over Black Fork CR Rl in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2028. The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Broadway Ave.
CrossesBlack Fork CR Rl
Location0.6 Mi. S. of Loop 323
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38302, -95.30197
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length722 ft (220.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2009)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N. Broadway Ave. over Black Fork CR Rl built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Broadway Ave. over Black Fork CR Rl 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 N. Broadway Ave. over Black Fork CR Rl carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is N. Broadway Ave. over Black Fork CR Rl?

The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N. Broadway Ave. over Black Fork CR Rl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.