US Bridges

Buckingham Pl over West Mud Creek Tributary

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.02 MI W of Sunnybrook · Structure no. 102120B05255001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckingham Pl over West Mud Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Buckingham Pl over West Mud Creek Tributary in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckingham Pl
CrossesWest Mud Creek Tributary
Location0.02 MI W of Sunnybrook
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31305, -95.30526
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2015)
Projected traffic400 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$131,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckingham Pl over West Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckingham Pl 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 Buckingham Pl over West Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Buckingham Pl over West Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Buckingham Pl over West Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.