US Bridges

CR 46 over Toll 49

Good

Smith County, Texas · 2.30 MI S of SH 110 · Structure no. 102120TL0049057

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,562
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 46 over Toll 49 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 46 over Toll 49 in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,562 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,201 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 46
CrossesToll 49
Location2.30 MI S of SH 110
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41462, -95.43517
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,562 (2022)
Projected traffic2,201 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 46 over Toll 49 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 46 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 46 over Toll 49 carry?

About 1,562 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 46 over Toll 49?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 46 over Toll 49?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.