US Bridges

SH 155 over Hughes Creek Relief

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 9.80 MI SW of US 59 · Structure no. 190340052003029

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,888
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 155 over Hughes Creek Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 155 over Hughes Creek Relief in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 2,888 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,530 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 155
CrossesHughes Creek Relief
Location9.80 MI SW of US 59
RouteState Highway 155
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92981, -94.50444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,888 (2020)
Projected traffic3,530 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Hughes Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SH 155 over Hughes Creek Relief 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 Hughes Creek Relief carry?

About 2,888 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 155 over Hughes Creek Relief?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 155 over Hughes Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.