US Bridges

Hollytree Drive over West Mud Creek Tributary

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Grande Blvd · Structure no. 102120B05260001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollytree Drive over West Mud Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Hollytree Drive over West Mud Creek Tributary in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHollytree Drive
CrossesWest Mud Creek Tributary
Location0.25 MI S of Grande Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27691, -95.31813
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2015)
Projected traffic1,500 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 Hollytree Drive over West Mud Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollytree Drive 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 Hollytree Drive over West Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Hollytree Drive over West Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hollytree Drive over West Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.