US Bridges

New Copeland RD over W. Mud Creek

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Lp 323 · Structure no. 102120B03255002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Copeland RD over W. Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Copeland RD over W. Mud Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Copeland RD
CrossesW. Mud Creek
Location0.15 MI S of Lp 323
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30108, -95.29013
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2015)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 New Copeland RD over W. Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Copeland RD over W. Mud Creek 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 New Copeland RD over W. Mud Creek carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is New Copeland RD over W. Mud Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns New Copeland RD over W. Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.