US Bridges

CR 178 over Toll 49

Good

Smith County, Texas · 3.2 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 102120TL0049034

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
328 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,836
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 178 over Toll 49 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 178 over Toll 49 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 1,836 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,570 by 2042. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 178
CrossesToll 49
Location3.2 MI W of US 69
RouteCounty Highway 178
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24193, -95.36286
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,836 (2022)
Projected traffic2,570 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 178 over Toll 49 built?

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

What condition is CR 178 over Toll 49 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 CR 178 over Toll 49 carry?

About 1,836 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 178 over Toll 49?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CR 178 over Toll 49?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.