US Bridges

SH 146 over Choates Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 111870038801014

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,299
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 146 over Choates Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 146 over Choates Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 85 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 4,299 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,250 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 146
CrossesChoates Creek
Location0.2 MI S of US 190
RouteState Highway 146
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70808, -94.93107
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,299 (2020)
Projected traffic14,250 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 146 over Choates Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is SH 146 over Choates 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 146 over Choates Creek carry?

About 4,299 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 146 over Choates Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 146 over Choates Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.