US Bridges

FM 155 over Lane Pool Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 4.55 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 130760021109047

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,487
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 155 over Lane Pool Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 155 over Lane Pool Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,940 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 155
CrossesLane Pool Creek
Location4.55 MI SE of US 77
RouteState Highway 155
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85086, -96.82134
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2020)
Projected traffic1,940 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FM 155 over Lane Pool Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FM 155 over Lane Pool 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 155 over Lane Pool Creek carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 155 over Lane Pool Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 155 over Lane Pool Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.