US Bridges

SH 148 over Tributary Turkey Creek

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of FM-2127 · Structure no. 021200039106036

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 148 over Tributary Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 148 over Tributary Turkey Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 77 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 148
CrossesTributary Turkey Creek
Location1.7 MI S of FM-2127
RouteState Highway 148
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.41744, -98.19594
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2023)
Projected traffic830 by 2037
Trucks44%
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 Tributary Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SH 148 over Tributary Turkey 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 148 over Tributary Turkey Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is SH 148 over Tributary Turkey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SH 148 over Tributary Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.