US Bridges

SH 149 over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of FM 124 · Structure no. 191830039303028

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,091
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 149 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 149 over Mulberry Creek in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1950, 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 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 6,091 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,920 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 149
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location1.30 MI N of FM 124
RouteState Highway 149
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25636, -94.46453
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,091 (2020)
Projected traffic8,920 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mulberry Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 149 over Mulberry 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 Mulberry Creek carry?

About 6,091 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 149 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 149 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.