US Bridges

Fleishel ST over Douglas Br

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Commerce · Structure no. 102120B01720001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fleishel ST over Douglas Br is a concrete culvert carrying Fleishel ST over Douglas Br in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFleishel ST
CrossesDouglas Br
Location0.05 MI S of Commerce
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35498, -95.28824
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 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 traffic232 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 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$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fleishel ST over Douglas Br built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fleishel 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 Fleishel ST over Douglas Br carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Fleishel ST over Douglas Br?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fleishel ST over Douglas Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.