US Bridges

FM 155 over Williams Branch

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 5.4 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 130760021109068

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,183
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 155 over Williams Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 155 over Williams Branch in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 155
CrossesWilliams Branch
Location5.4 MI SE of US 77
RouteState Highway 155
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84764, -96.80939
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2020)
Projected traffic1,720 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 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 Williams Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 155 over Williams Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 155 over Williams Branch carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 155 over Williams Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 155 over Williams Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.