US Bridges

SH 155 over Jims Bayou

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 1.30 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 190340052003024

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,916
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 155 over Jims Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH 155 over Jims Bayou in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,916 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 155
CrossesJims Bayou
Location1.30 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 155
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99597, -94.38506
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,916 (2018)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 155 over Jims Bayou built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 155 over Jims Bayou 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 155 over Jims Bayou carry?

About 3,916 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 155 over Jims Bayou?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 155 over Jims Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.