US Bridges

Grande Blvd over West Mud Creek Tributary

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of FM 2493 · Structure no. 102120B02015001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,830
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grande Blvd over West Mud Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Grande Blvd over West Mud Creek Tributary in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 9,830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGrande Blvd
CrossesWest Mud Creek Tributary
Location0.70 MI E of FM 2493
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27994, -95.32069
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,830 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grande Blvd over West Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grande Blvd 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 Grande Blvd over West Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 9,830 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Grande Blvd over West Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Grande Blvd over West Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.