US Bridges

SH 155 over Caney Branch

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 2.1 MI S of US 175 · Structure no. 100010052008174

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,161
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 155 over Caney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 155 over Caney Branch in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7,161 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,760 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 155
CrossesCaney Branch
Location2.1 MI S of US 175
RouteState Highway 155
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02575, -95.52293
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic7,161 (2013)
Projected traffic7,760 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Caney Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 155 over Caney Branch 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 over Caney Branch carry?

About 7,161 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 155 over Caney Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 155 over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.