US Bridges

SH 148 over Cleveland Branch

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of FM-2190 · Structure no. 021200039106025

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 148 over Cleveland Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 148 over Cleveland Branch in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 83 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 722 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 148
CrossesCleveland Branch
Location1.8 MI S of FM-2190
RouteState Highway 148
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.26884, -98.17455
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2023)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2037
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 148 over Cleveland Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is SH 148 over Cleveland Branch 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 148 over Cleveland Branch carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 148 over Cleveland Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 148 over Cleveland Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.