US Bridges

SH 149 over Cherokee Bayou Rel

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of Gregg C/L · Structure no. 102010039302021

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
275 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,874
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 149 over Cherokee Bayou Rel is a concrete slab carrying SH 149 over Cherokee Bayou Rel in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 78 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 10,874 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,224 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 149
CrossesCherokee Bayou Rel
Location0.10 MI SE of Gregg C/L
RouteState Highway 149
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36199, -94.5949
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,874 (2021)
Projected traffic15,224 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cherokee Bayou Rel built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 149 over Cherokee Bayou Rel 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 Cherokee Bayou Rel carry?

About 10,874 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 149 over Cherokee Bayou Rel?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 149 over Cherokee Bayou Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.