US Bridges

SH 149 NB over SH 315

Good

Panola County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 191830006311217

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 149 NB over SH 315 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 149 NB over SH 315 in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,950 by 2039. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesSH 149 NB
CrossesSH 315
Location1.0 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 149
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14671, -94.36696
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2019)
Projected traffic8,950 by 2039
Trucks29%
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 NB over SH 315 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 149 NB over SH 315 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 149 NB over SH 315 carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 149 NB over SH 315?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 149 NB over SH 315?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.