US Bridges

Elm ST over Douglas Br

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Fleishel ST · Structure no. 102120B01495002

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over Douglas Br is a concrete culvert carrying Elm ST over Douglas Br in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElm ST
CrossesDouglas Br
Location0.05 MI E of Fleishel ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34978, -95.28801
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2015)
Projected traffic900 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm ST over Douglas Br built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm ST over Douglas Br 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 Elm ST over Douglas Br carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Elm ST over Douglas Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST over Douglas Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.