US Bridges

SH 149 EB over US 59

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of FM 699 · Structure no. 191830006304095

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,480
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 149 EB over US 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 149 EB over US 59 in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 4,480 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,280 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesSH 149 EB
CrossesUS 59
Location1.40 MI S of FM 699
RouteState Highway 149
StateTexas
Coordinates32.13108, -94.3324
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,480 (2013)
Projected traffic6,280 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 149 EB over US 59 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 149 EB over US 59 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 149 EB over US 59 carry?

About 4,480 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 149 EB over US 59?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 149 EB over US 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.