US Bridges

SB Sunnybrook DR over West Mud Creek Tributary

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of FM 2493 · Structure no. 102120B04465002

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,830
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Sunnybrook DR over West Mud Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SB Sunnybrook DR over West Mud Creek Tributary in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,000 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSB Sunnybrook DR
CrossesWest Mud Creek Tributary
Location0.15 MI SE of FM 2493
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31961, -95.30712
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,830 (2015)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB Sunnybrook DR over West Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Sunnybrook DR 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 SB Sunnybrook DR over West Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 5,830 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SB Sunnybrook DR over West Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SB Sunnybrook DR over West Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.