US Bridges

Toll 49 over West Mud CR

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 102120TL0049028

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,600 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
8,703
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Toll 49 over West Mud CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toll 49 over West Mud CR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8,703 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,577 by 2042. The structure is 1,600 ft (487.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesToll 49
CrossesWest Mud CR
Location0.8 MI W of US 69
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24281, -95.32512
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans16
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,600 ft (487.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,703 (2022)
Projected traffic13,577 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Mud CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toll 49 over West Mud 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 West Mud CR carry?

About 8,703 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Toll 49 over West Mud CR?

The structure is 1,600 ft (487.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Toll 49 over West Mud CR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.