US Bridges

Mc Donald RD over Black Fork CR TR

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Lp 323 · Structure no. 102120B03020001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Donald RD over Black Fork CR TR is a concrete culvert carrying Mc Donald RD over Black Fork CR TR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMc Donald RD
CrossesBlack Fork CR TR
Location0.05 MI E of Lp 323
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.32265, -95.26565
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2015)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mc Donald RD over Black Fork CR TR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mc Donald RD over Black Fork CR TR 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 Mc Donald RD over Black Fork CR TR carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Mc Donald RD over Black Fork CR TR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Mc Donald RD over Black Fork CR TR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.