US Bridges

Rice RD over West Mud Creek Tributary

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 102120B03855001

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,710
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice RD over West Mud Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Rice RD over West Mud Creek Tributary in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 8,710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRice RD
CrossesWest Mud Creek Tributary
Location0.70 MI W of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29452, -95.31632
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,710 (2015)
Projected traffic7,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rice RD over West Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Rice RD over West Mud Creek Tributary 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 Rice RD over West Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 8,710 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Rice RD over West Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Rice RD over West Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.