US Bridges

SH 149 over Anderson Branch

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 1.10 MI SE of FM 959 · Structure no. 191830039401014

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,780
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 149 over Anderson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 149 over Anderson Branch in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,170 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 149
CrossesAnderson Branch
Location1.10 MI SE of FM 959
RouteState Highway 149
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.20686, -94.4149
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,780 (2020)
Projected traffic9,170 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 Anderson Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 149 over Anderson Branch 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 Anderson Branch carry?

About 5,780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 149 over Anderson Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SH 149 over Anderson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.