US Bridges

Fair LN over West Mud Creek Tributary

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Smith County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 2493 · Structure no. 102120B01600001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair LN over West Mud Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Fair LN over West Mud Creek Tributary in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFair LN
CrossesWest Mud Creek Tributary
Location0.25 MI E of FM 2493
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31624, -95.30603
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2015)
Projected traffic2,500 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fair LN over West Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fair LN over West Mud Creek Tributary 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 Fair LN over West Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Fair LN over West Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Fair LN over West Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.