US Bridges

SH 149 over Cherokee Bayou

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 7.50 MI E of SH 322 · Structure no. 100930039301022

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
275 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,411
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 149 over Cherokee Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SH 149 over Cherokee Bayou in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 78 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 10,411 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2033. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 149
CrossesCherokee Bayou
Location7.50 MI E of SH 322
RouteState Highway 149
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3632, -94.59666
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,411 (2023)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 149 over Cherokee Bayou built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 149 over Cherokee Bayou 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 149 over Cherokee Bayou carry?

About 10,411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 149 over Cherokee Bayou?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 149 over Cherokee Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.