US Bridges

Copeland RD over W Mud CR TR

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.45 MI NW of Lp 323 · Structure no. 102120B03255001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,170
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copeland RD over W Mud CR TR is a concrete culvert carrying Copeland RD over W Mud CR TR 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 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 1,170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCopeland RD
CrossesW Mud CR TR
Location0.45 MI NW of Lp 323
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30542, -95.29444
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 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 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 Copeland RD over W Mud CR TR built?

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

What condition is Copeland RD over W Mud CR TR 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 Copeland RD over W Mud CR TR carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Copeland RD over W Mud CR TR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Copeland RD over W Mud CR TR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.