US Bridges

SH 155 over Howard Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Loop 256 · Structure no. 100010052008017

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,054
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 155 over Howard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 155 over Howard Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 13,054 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,910 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 155
CrossesHoward Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Loop 256
RouteState Highway 155
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78201, -95.62282
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,054 (2013)
Projected traffic6,910 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 155 over Howard Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SH 155 over Howard 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 over Howard Creek carry?

About 13,054 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 155 over Howard Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 155 over Howard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.