US Bridges

Easy ST over W Mud Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Lp 323 · Structure no. 102120B01430001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easy ST over W Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Easy ST over W Mud Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEasy ST
CrossesW Mud Creek
Location0.20 MI S of Lp 323
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3041, -95.28245
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 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$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Easy ST over W Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easy ST over W Mud Creek 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 Easy ST over W Mud Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Easy ST over W Mud Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Easy ST over W Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.