US Bridges

SH 154 over Rock Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 011130040101013

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,366
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 154 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 154 over Rock Creek in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,366 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,020 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 154
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.80 MI S of IH 30
RouteState Highway 154
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10488, -95.59711
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,366 (2024)
Projected traffic12,020 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 154 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 154 over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 154 over Rock Creek carry?

About 9,366 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 154 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SH 154 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.