US Bridges

SH 154 over Bassetts Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 6.30 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 011130040101002

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,311
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 154 over Bassetts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 154 over Bassetts Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 94 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 4,311 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,730 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 154
CrossesBassetts Creek
Location6.30 MI S of IH 30
RouteState Highway 154
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02484, -95.60504
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,311 (2020)
Projected traffic4,730 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bassetts Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SH 154 over Bassetts 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 154 over Bassetts Creek carry?

About 4,311 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 154 over Bassetts Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 154 over Bassetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.