US Bridges

Grande Blvd WB over West Mud Creek Tributary

Good

Smith County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of FM 2493 · Structure no. 102120B02015003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,080
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grande Blvd WB over West Mud Creek Tributary is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grande Blvd WB over West Mud Creek Tributary in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 11,080 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,710 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrande Blvd WB
CrossesWest Mud Creek Tributary
Location1.20 MI E of FM 2493
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2799, -95.31358
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,080 (2023)
Projected traffic8,710 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grande Blvd WB over West Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

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

About 11,080 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Grande Blvd WB over West Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Grande Blvd WB over West Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.