US Bridges

SH 315 over Branch of Sand Creek

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 1.60 MI NE of FM 348 · Structure no. 191830046203012

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,136
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 315 over Branch of Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 315 over Branch of Sand Creek in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 86 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 6,136 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 315
CrossesBranch of Sand Creek
Location1.60 MI NE of FM 348
RouteState Highway 315
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.07005, -94.54124
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,136 (2020)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2033
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 315 over Branch of Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 315 over Branch of Sand 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 315 over Branch of Sand Creek carry?

About 6,136 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is SH 315 over Branch of Sand Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 315 over Branch of Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.