US Bridges

Locust ST over Douglas Branch Trib

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 102120B02815003

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust ST over Douglas Branch Trib is a masonry culvert carrying Locust ST over Douglas Branch Trib in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 87 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 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 2,880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocust ST
CrossesDouglas Branch Trib
Location0.10 MI E of US 271
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35258, -95.29323
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$134,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust ST over Douglas Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Locust ST over Douglas Branch Trib 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 Branch Trib carry?

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

How long is Locust ST over Douglas Branch Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Locust ST over Douglas Branch Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.