US Bridges

Toll 49 over Davis Branch Tributary

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.87MI N of FM 849 · Structure no. 102120TL0049065

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,860
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Toll 49 over Davis Branch Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toll 49 over Davis Branch Tributary in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,860 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,004 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesToll 49
CrossesDavis Branch Tributary
Location0.87MI N of FM 849
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49812, -95.43886
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,860 (2022)
Projected traffic4,004 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Davis Branch Tributary built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toll 49 over Davis Branch Tributary 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 Davis Branch Tributary carry?

About 2,860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Toll 49 over Davis Branch Tributary?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Toll 49 over Davis Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.