US Bridges

SH 155 NB over Walnut Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 10.9 MI S of US 175 · Structure no. 100010052008014

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,793
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 155 NB over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 155 NB over Walnut Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 78 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,793 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 155 NB
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location10.9 MI S of US 175
RouteState Highway 155
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90098, -95.54635
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,793 (2020)
Projected traffic3,880 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$484,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 155 NB over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 155 NB over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 155 NB over Walnut Creek carry?

About 3,793 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 155 NB over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 155 NB over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.