US Bridges

Laurel DR over Douglas Br

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 102120B02680001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel DR over Douglas Br is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel DR over Douglas Br in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel DR
CrossesDouglas Br
Location0.20 MI E of US 271
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36544, -95.2858
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic840 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Laurel DR over Douglas Br built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel DR over Douglas Br 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 Laurel DR over Douglas Br carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Laurel DR over Douglas Br?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel DR over Douglas Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.