US Bridges

Rieck RD over West Mud Creek Tributary

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.06 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 102120B03910002

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,930
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rieck RD over West Mud Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Rieck RD over West Mud Creek Tributary in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 11,930 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRieck RD
CrossesWest Mud Creek Tributary
Location0.06 MI E of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28946, -95.30202
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 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 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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,930 (2015)
Projected traffic8,000 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 West Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

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

About 11,930 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Rieck RD over West Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Rieck RD over West Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.