US Bridges

SH 154 over Lawrence Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 6.50 MI SE of FM 2208 · Structure no. 191030040204024

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,192
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 154 over Lawrence Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 154 over Lawrence Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 93 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 5 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 2,192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 154
CrossesLawrence Creek
Location6.50 MI SE of FM 2208
RouteState Highway 154
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42993, -94.4404
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,192 (2020)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 SH 154 over Lawrence Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SH 154 over Lawrence 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 154 over Lawrence Creek carry?

About 2,192 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 154 over Lawrence Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 154 over Lawrence Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.