US Bridges

SH 315 over Ham Creek

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 3.24 MI NE of US 259 · Structure no. 102010046201018

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,234
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 315 over Ham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 315 over Ham Creek in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,234 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,180 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 315
CrossesHam Creek
Location3.24 MI NE of US 259
RouteState Highway 315
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.96777, -94.66032
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,234 (2020)
Projected traffic7,180 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 Ham Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 315 over Ham 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 315 over Ham Creek carry?

About 6,234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is SH 315 over Ham Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 315 over Ham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.