US Bridges

SH 149 over Martin Creek

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 2.00 MI SE of SH 43 · Structure no. 191830039303025

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,000 ft
40 main spans
Daily traffic
7,522
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 149 over Martin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 149 over Martin Creek in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 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 5 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 7,522 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,880 by 2033. The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 149
CrossesMartin Creek
Location2.00 MI SE of SH 43
RouteState Highway 149
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29641, -94.49358
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans40
Design loadOther
Structure length1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,522 (2021)
Projected traffic8,880 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 149 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SH 149 over Martin 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 149 over Martin Creek carry?

About 7,522 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 149 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 149 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.