US Bridges

Elmer Smith RD over Mossy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Trinity County, Texas · 3.0 MI NE of FM 358 · Structure no. 112280AA0151001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmer Smith RD over Mossy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Elmer Smith RD over Mossy Creek in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesElmer Smith RD
CrossesMossy Creek
Location3.0 MI NE of FM 358
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTrinity County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23754, -95.10264
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Elmer Smith RD over Mossy Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmer Smith RD over Mossy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Elmer Smith RD over Mossy Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Elmer Smith RD over Mossy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Elmer Smith RD over Mossy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.