US Bridges

Rieck RD over W Mud Creek

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 102120B03910003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,603
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rieck RD over W Mud Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rieck RD over W Mud Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,603 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,700 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRieck RD
CrossesW Mud Creek
Location0.35 MI E of US 69
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.28835, -95.29788
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,603 (2023)
Projected traffic6,700 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rieck RD over W Mud Creek 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 Creek carry?

About 8,603 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Rieck RD over W Mud Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rieck RD over W Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.