US Bridges

Old Bullard RD over W Mud CR TR

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of FM 2493 · Structure no. 102120B00740001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,090
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bullard RD over W Mud CR TR is a concrete culvert carrying Old Bullard RD over W Mud CR TR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 70 years old, older 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 9,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Bullard RD
CrossesW Mud CR TR
Location1.00 MI S of FM 2493
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31279, -95.30379
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,090 (2015)
Projected traffic10,000 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$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bullard RD over W Mud CR TR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Old Bullard RD over W Mud CR 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 Old Bullard RD over W Mud CR TR carry?

About 9,090 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Bullard RD over W Mud CR TR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bullard RD over W Mud CR TR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.