US Bridges

SH 155 over Alley Creek

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of FM 161 · Structure no. 190340052003042

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,098
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 155 over Alley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 155 over Alley Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 73 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 3,098 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,460 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 155
CrossesAlley Creek
Location0.10 MI SW of FM 161
RouteState Highway 155
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87927, -94.6134
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 protection6 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,098 (2020)
Projected traffic4,460 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Alley Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SH 155 over Alley Creek 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 Alley Creek carry?

About 3,098 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 155 over Alley Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 155 over Alley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.