US Bridges

S Broadway/W Dobbs over Douglas Br TR

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.5MI S of SH 31 · Structure no. 102120B00645106

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Broadway/W Dobbs over Douglas Br TR is a concrete culvert carrying S Broadway/W Dobbs over Douglas Br TR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,200 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Broadway/W Dobbs
CrossesDouglas Br TR
Location0.5MI S of SH 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33909, -95.30087
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic18,000 (2022)
Projected traffic25,200 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
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 S Broadway/W Dobbs over Douglas Br TR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Broadway/W Dobbs over Douglas Br TR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S Broadway/W Dobbs over Douglas Br TR carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S Broadway/W Dobbs over Douglas Br TR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S Broadway/W Dobbs over Douglas Br TR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.