US Bridges

SH 155 SB over Mound Prairie Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 15.5 MI S of US 175 · Structure no. 100010052008057

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
273 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,049
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 155 SB over Mound Prairie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 155 SB over Mound Prairie Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 4,049 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2033. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 155 SB
CrossesMound Prairie Creek
Location15.5 MI S of US 175
RouteState Highway 155
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84398, -95.5864
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,049 (2024)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 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 SH 155 SB over Mound Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 155 SB over Mound Prairie Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 155 SB over Mound Prairie Creek carry?

About 4,049 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 155 SB over Mound Prairie Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 155 SB over Mound Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.