US Bridges

New Copeland RD over W Mud CR TR

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of Lp 323 · Structure no. 102120B03255003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,880
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Copeland RD over W Mud CR TR is a concrete culvert carrying New Copeland RD over W Mud CR TR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 9,880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Copeland RD
CrossesW Mud CR TR
Location1.00 MI S of Lp 323
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29126, -95.28988
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 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,880 (2015)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$168,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Copeland RD over W Mud CR TR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

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

About 9,880 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is New Copeland RD over W Mud CR TR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns New Copeland RD over W Mud CR TR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.