US Bridges

SH 154 over IH 30

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of FM 2297 · Structure no. 011130001002146

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,570
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 154 over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 154 over IH 30 in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 17,570 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,600 by 2030. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 154
CrossesIH 30
Location0.9 MI E of FM 2297
RouteState Highway 11
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11638, -95.59645
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,570 (2010)
Projected traffic24,600 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$449,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 154 over IH 30 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 154 over IH 30 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 154 over IH 30 carry?

About 17,570 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 154 over IH 30?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns SH 154 over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.