US Bridges

Locust ST over Douglas Br

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 102120B02815002

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust ST over Douglas Br is a masonry culvert carrying Locust ST over Douglas Br in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 88 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 2,880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust ST
CrossesDouglas Br
Location0.35 MI E of US 271
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35249, -95.28887
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2015)
Projected traffic3,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust ST over Douglas Br built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Locust ST 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 Locust ST over Douglas Br carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Locust ST over Douglas Br?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Locust ST over Douglas Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.