US Bridges

Old Henderson HWY over Black Fork CR

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.38MI NW of SH 31 · Structure no. 102120B03390010

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,847
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Henderson HWY over Black Fork CR is a concrete culvert carrying Old Henderson HWY over Black Fork CR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 100 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 5,847 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,186 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Henderson HWY
CrossesBlack Fork CR
Location0.38MI NW of SH 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.351, -95.27823
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,847 (2022)
Projected traffic8,186 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Henderson HWY over Black Fork CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is Old Henderson HWY over Black Fork CR 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 Old Henderson HWY over Black Fork CR carry?

About 5,847 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Henderson HWY over Black Fork CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Old Henderson HWY over Black Fork CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.