US Bridges

Toll 49 over Davis Branch

Good

Smith County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of FM 849 · Structure no. 102120TL0049066

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

About this bridge

Toll 49 over Davis Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toll 49 over Davis Branch 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 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesToll 49
CrossesDavis Branch
Location1.3 MI N of FM 849
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50405, -95.43829
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,860 (2022)
Projected traffic4,004 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 built?

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

What condition is Toll 49 over Davis Branch 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 carry?

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

How long is Toll 49 over Davis Branch?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Toll 49 over Davis Branch?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.