US Bridges

Morningside DR over Railroad (ssw)

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of US 271 · Structure no. 102120B03200001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,068
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morningside DR over Railroad (ssw) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morningside DR over Railroad (ssw) in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,068 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMorningside DR
CrossesRailroad (ssw)
Location0.10 MI SE of US 271
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37864, -95.27857
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,068 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$265,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morningside DR over Railroad (ssw) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morningside DR over Railroad (ssw) 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 Morningside DR over Railroad (ssw) carry?

About 2,068 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Morningside DR over Railroad (ssw)?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Morningside DR over Railroad (ssw)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.