US Bridges

CR 196 over Toll 49

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.95 MI NW of SH 155 · Structure no. 102120TL0049038

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
618
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 196 over Toll 49 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 196 over Toll 49 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 618 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 196
CrossesToll 49
Location0.95 MI NW of SH 155
RouteCounty Highway 196
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25708, -95.40401
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic618 (2022)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 196 over Toll 49 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 196 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 196 over Toll 49 carry?

About 618 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 196 over Toll 49?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 196 over Toll 49?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.