US Bridges

Rieck RD over W Mud CR TR

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 102120B03910001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,440
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rieck RD over W Mud CR TR is a concrete culvert carrying Rieck RD over W Mud CR TR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRieck RD
CrossesW Mud CR TR
Location0.75 MI W of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2882, -95.31557
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2015)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Rieck RD over W Mud CR TR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Rieck RD over W Mud CR TR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Rieck RD over W Mud CR TR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.