US Bridges

SH 144 over Lake Granbury

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 1.3 Miles South of US 377 · Structure no. 021120038504026

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,484
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 144 over Lake Granbury is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 144 over Lake Granbury in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 27,484 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,550 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 144
CrossesLake Granbury
Location1.3 Miles South of US 377
RouteState Highway 144
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4161, -97.78801
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,484 (2024)
Projected traffic26,550 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SH 144 over Lake Granbury built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 144 over Lake Granbury 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 Lake Granbury carry?

About 27,484 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 144 over Lake Granbury?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH 144 over Lake Granbury?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.