US Bridges

FM 155 over Pecan Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of FM 1965 · Structure no. 130760021109065

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,955
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 155 over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 155 over Pecan Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,955 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,659 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 155
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.10 MI S of FM 1965
RouteState Highway 155
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79479, -96.79666
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 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 loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,955 (2022)
Projected traffic2,659 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 FM 155 over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 155 over Pecan Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 155 over Pecan Creek carry?

About 1,955 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 155 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 155 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.