US Bridges

Whittle ST over W Mud CR TR

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.35 MI SE of FM 2493 · Structure no. 102120LX8468001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whittle ST over W Mud CR TR is a concrete culvert carrying Whittle ST over W Mud CR TR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhittle ST
CrossesW Mud CR TR
Location0.35 MI SE of FM 2493
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31551, -95.30594
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2018)
Projected traffic146 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whittle ST over W Mud CR TR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whittle ST over W Mud CR TR 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 Whittle ST over W Mud CR TR carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whittle ST over W Mud CR TR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Whittle ST over W Mud CR TR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.