SH 144 over Contrary Creek
FairHood County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM-2425 · Structure no. 021120038504004
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,739
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 144 over Contrary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 144 over Contrary Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 87 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 13,739 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,620 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 144 over Contrary Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is SH 144 over Contrary 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 144 over Contrary Creek carry?
About 13,739 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 144 over Contrary Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.
Who owns SH 144 over Contrary Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.