US Bridges

SH 148 over North Creek North Relief

Good

Jack County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of FM-2190 · Structure no. 021200039106005

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 148 over North Creek North Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 148 over North Creek North Relief in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2037. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 148
CrossesNorth Creek North Relief
Location0.3 MI S of FM-2190
RouteState Highway 148
StateTexas
Coordinates33.29122, -98.18257
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2023)
Projected traffic770 by 2037
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 148 over North Creek North Relief built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 148 over North Creek North Relief 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 148 over North Creek North Relief carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is SH 148 over North Creek North Relief?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 148 over North Creek North Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.