US Bridges

Toll 49 over Shackleford CR

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 102120TL0049026

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
580 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,151
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Toll 49 over Shackleford CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toll 49 over Shackleford CR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,151 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,727 by 2042. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesToll 49
CrossesShackleford CR
Location0.8 MI E of US 69
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2417, -95.29507
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length580 ft (176.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,151 (2022)
Projected traffic7,727 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Toll 49 over Shackleford CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toll 49 over Shackleford CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Toll 49 over Shackleford CR carry?

About 5,151 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Toll 49 over Shackleford CR?

The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Toll 49 over Shackleford CR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.