US Bridges

SH 155 SB over Brushy Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 7.70 MI S of US 175 · Structure no. 100010052008173

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,659
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 155 SB over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 155 SB over Brushy Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,659 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 155 SB
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location7.70 MI S of US 175
RouteState Highway 155
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94491, -95.53499
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,659 (2013)
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 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 Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 155 SB over Brushy 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 Brushy Creek carry?

About 3,659 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 155 SB over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 155 SB over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.