US Bridges

SH 315 over Little Sixmile Creek

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 1.95 MI SW of SH 149 · Structure no. 191830046203016

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,678
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 315 over Little Sixmile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 315 over Little Sixmile Creek in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6,678 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,380 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 315
CrossesLittle Sixmile Creek
Location1.95 MI SW of SH 149
RouteState Highway 315
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.13349, -94.39608
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,678 (2020)
Projected traffic9,380 by 2033
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Little Sixmile Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 315 over Little Sixmile 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 Little Sixmile Creek carry?

About 6,678 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SH 315 over Little Sixmile Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 315 over Little Sixmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.