US Bridges

Forest Ave over Willow Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of SH 64 · Structure no. 102120B01740001

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,540
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Ave over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Ave over Willow Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Ave
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.05 MI N of SH 64
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35096, -95.3263
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,540 (2015)
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Ave over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Forest Ave over Willow 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 Forest Ave over Willow Creek carry?

About 3,540 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Forest Ave over Willow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Forest Ave over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.