US Bridges

SH 148 over Trib W Frk Trinity River

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 5.0 MI N of FM-2190 · Structure no. 021200039106038

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

About this bridge

SH 148 over Trib W Frk Trinity River is a concrete culvert carrying SH 148 over Trib W Frk Trinity River 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 148
CrossesTrib W Frk Trinity River
Location5.0 MI N of FM-2190
RouteState Highway 148
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36309, -98.20592
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 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 Trib W Frk Trinity River built?

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

What condition is SH 148 over Trib W Frk Trinity River 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 Trib W Frk Trinity River carry?

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

How long is SH 148 over Trib W Frk Trinity River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SH 148 over Trib W Frk Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.